Caratini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Caratini had started in four of the Astros' last five games, but he appears set to fade into a part-time role in the final week of the regular season. With Isaac Paredes returning from the 60-day injured list Friday but likely to be limited to the designated-hitter role for the foreseeable future while he recovers from a hamstring injury, the Astros won't have regular room in the lineup for Caratini.

Caratini will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Caratini had initially been serving as a part-time player upon recovering from a concussion and getting activated from the 7-day injured list Sept. 3, but he'll be making his third consecutive start Wednesday. The significant left ankle sprain that Yordan Alvarez suffered in Monday's 6-3 win over Texas has created an opening in the everyday lineup, though Caratini could be at risk of seeing his playing time get cut if Isaac Paredes (hamstring) returns from the 60-day IL this weekend.

The Astros activated Caratini (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday. He will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game versus the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Caratini missed the minimum seven days while recovering from a concussion. He'll start at first base Wednesday as Christian Walker gets some rest.

Astros manager Joe Espada said that Caratini (concussion) could be reinstated from the 7-day injured list as soon as Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Caratini seems to be making good progress in his recovery from a concussion, with Espada noting that the backstop did some running and threw to the bases Monday. The Astros don't seem to be planning on sending Caratini out on a rehab assignment, so he could be activated Wednesday if he remains clear of concussion symptoms coming out of Monday's workout.

The Astros placed Caratini (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

After taking multiple foul balls off his mask over the past several days, Caratini entered concussion protocol Wednesday and will now officially miss at least a week of action. Cesar Salazar was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill in as Houston's backup catcher, though he will get the start behind home plate Wednesday while top backstop Yainer Diaz manages a hand injury.

Caratini is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies and is being evaluated for a concussion, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran catcher has taken a couple foul balls off his mask recently and is now in danger of landing on the injured list. Cesar Salazar is starting behind the plate Wednesday and will operate as the backup to Yainer Diaz (hand) while Caratini is unavailable.

Caratini went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Caratini launched a two-run homer in the first inning and added an RBI groundout in the third. It was the 32-year-old's first home run since the All-Star break, but he's gone 12-for-37 with six RBI through 15 August contests. For the year, he's slashing .265/.322/.422 with 11 long balls, 42 RBI, 31 runs scored and a steal across 326 plate appearances.

Caratini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Despite bringing his batting average up to .267 with a 4-for-5 performance Saturday, Caratini will head to the bench. With Houston acquiring Carlos Correa and Jesus Sanchez at the trade deadline and getting Jeremy Pena back from the injured list Friday, Caratini's playing time is likely to take a hit.

Caratini isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Although he owns a .999 OPS through 35 plate appearances against southpaws this season, Caratini will step out of the starting nine Saturday with left-hander Jacob Lopez on the mound for the A's. Jose Altuve will assume the role of DH while Caratini rests, opening left field for Cooper Hummel.

Caratini is not in the Astros' lineup Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Since Caratini had his last day off July 6, he has gone 15-for-40 with two home runs and thee walks in a 10-game span. With the veteran sitting Tuesday, Yainer Diaz draws the start behind the plate, Jose Altuve is serving as the designated hitter and Cooper Hummel enters the lineup in left field.