Robbie Grossman (oblique) is hoping to take batting practice soon. Grossman has missed the last four games with a strained right oblique, but he's feeling improvement. "It's feeling better every day, getting more range of motion without any pain, so I'm hoping the next couple days I can get some (batting practice)," Grossman said.

Robbie Grossman (oblique) missed his third consecutive game on Friday, and remains without a timetable for his return to the Astros lineup. The club is playing it very cautiously with their injured outfielder, as they don't want to risk re-injury. While Grossman is expected to return before the end of the season, it is far from a certainty that he'll do so.

Robbie Grossman left Tuesday's game in the 12th inning because he tweaked his right oblique muscle on a swing. Consider him day-to-day. "We'll see how I feel tomorrow and go from there," Grossman said on Tuesday. "I pulled my oblique like four years ago. It's a different one. . I'm just going to go day to day to see how I am."

Robbie Grossman finished 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's 12-4 win over the Blue Jays. Grossman now owns a 10-game hitting streak and is hitting .347 since returning from the minors on July 28. Hitting leadoff in the Astros' lineup, the 23-year-old outfielder is doing enough in all categories to warrant consideration in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.

Robbie Grossman went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI against the Red Sox on Tuesday. Grossman filled up the stat sheet, launching a two-run homer off Brandon Workman in the second inning and later stealing a base as well. The homer was his second of the year, and the stolen base gave him six in 10 attempts. The 23-year-old has a nine-game hitting streak in which he's batted 15-for-32 (.469) with eight runs scored.

Robbie Grossman went 3-for-3 with a double and a run scored against the Orioles on Tuesday. Grossman was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on July 26 after hitting just .198/.310/.243 in his first go-round with the big club. His second time around started off a little better, as he recorded three hits in just his second game back. He's still nothing more than a deep AL-only option at this point.

Astros recalled OF Robbie Grossman from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Grossman saw time with Astros as their everyday centerfielder earlier in the season, hitting .198/.310/.243 with three RBI and a pair of stolen bases in 28 games. He'll likely serve as a reserve outfielder while Martinez is sidelined.

Astros optioned OF Robbie Grossman to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Grossman went 0-for-5 at the dish Monday, watching his average fall to .198, and he was sent down immediately after the game. The Astros gave the youngster a shot at significant playing time, but he did little with it. A corresponding roster move will be announced Tuesday.

Astros manager Bo Porter said Saturday that he will give Robbie Grossman continued starts in center field. Porter loves Grossman's defensive ability and his aggressiveness on the basepaths. But the athletic 23-year-old is hitting just .182/.280/.227 with two RBI and a pair of stolen bases through his first 76 plate appearances. Grossman has value in some AL-only leagues.

Robbie Grossman stole his first two bases of the season in the Astros' win over the Angels on Tuesday. Grossman stole second base and third base off C.J. Wilson in the seventh inning, then came around to score. The outfielder scuffled immediately after his call-up last month but is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak in which he's batting .300. Leadoff for the Astros isn't the most glamorous role in baseball, but Grossman's ability to draw walks and steal bases makes him a worthwhile player to own in AL-only leagues while he's getting everyday playing time.