Straw has been added to the Astros' 60-man player pool.

EDGE Analysis

Straw had been considered on the roster bubble during spring training, but the expanded roster makes him a likely inclusion to start the season. The question then becomes whether he remains on the active roster in the weeks following the opening of the season, when rosters are reduced from 30 to 28, then 28 to 26. Houston will have Yordan Alvarez and prospect Kyle Tucker as spare outfielders, which could preclude Straw from being on the final 26-man roster. Alvarez, however, is not good defensively and will serve as the primary designated hitter, so there might be space for Straw, who can also play the infield.

Straw is expected to serve as a reserve outfielder for the Astros, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

When the Astros traded Jake Marisnick to the Mets during the offseason, an opportunity swung wide open for Straw, who brings a few skills to the roster. His 30.1 feet-per-second sprint speed was the fourth fastest in the big leagues last season -- he also went 8-for-9 when attempting to steal -- and he's considered a good defensive replacement option. Additionally, Straw adds positional versatility. He made his first MLB appearances on the infield in 2019, playing 26 games at shortstop and four games at second base.

Straw led the Astros with three home runs and tied for the lead with five RBI. He went 9-for-21 with three walks and seven runs scored (.429/.500/.857) over 11 spring games.

EDGE Analysis

Teammates lauded Straw for the way he pulled the ball during Grapefruit League action, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Known for his speed, Straw drove the ball better this spring than in the past. He will take over the spot as the fourth outfielder, occupied by Jake Marisnick in 2019, and added shortstop to his portfolio last season.

Straw went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's spring game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Straw is known for his legs, not his power, so Wednesday's show was a rare sight. The 25-year-old has a total of five home runs and 180 stolen bases over five seasons. He's had some experience in the majors, including 56 games (eight steals in nine attempts) in 2019, and is poised to become the Jake Marisnick replacement. That means a fourth outfielder with speed while adding the ability to play the infield.

Straw is not on the roster for the ALCS, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Straw was available off the bench for the ALDS, but will now miss the ALCS as the Astros added an extra arm to their bullpen. The 24-year-old did not make an appearance during the ALDS despite his pinch-running abilities.

Straw went 3-for-3 with an RBI and three runs Sunday in the Astros' 21-1 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Straw managed to put together a nice box-score line in only four innings' worth of action, a testament to how soundly the Astros thumped the Mariners in the series finale. The 24-year-old isn't expected to see many starts in September, but he'll likely rank as the Astros' top pinch-running option and could provide some useful stolen-base production for fantasy managers in deeper mixed and AL-only leagues.

Straw was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Straw is back with the Astros after spending the minimum 10 days in the minors. The 24-year-old, who is slashing .233/.353/.291 with seven stolen bases in 43 games with the big club this season, will likely serve as a bench bat and pinch runner for the stretch run.

Straw was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Straw's latest stay in the big leagues lasted less than a week. He's hit .233/.353/.291 in 103 plate appearances at the big-league level this season. Aledmys Diaz (head) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.

Straw started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Straw, who was called up Wednesday after the Astros placed Carlos Correa (back) on the injured list, replaced a resting Michael Brantley in left field. Houston manager AJ Hinch often talks about the speed element Straw brings to the lineup, but unless another injury hits, he'll get only spot starts.

Straw was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. He's starting in left field and hitting ninth against the Tigers, per David Barron of the Houston Chronicle.

EDGE Analysis

Straw will provide the Astros with depth while Carlos Correa (back) is on the shelf. The 24-year-old has appeared in 40 games for the big club this season, slashing .244/.361/.305 with seven stolen bases.