Gurriel went 3-for-3 with a double, RBI and walk in a 7-1 loss to the Royals on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Gurriel accounted for one-third of Houston's baserunners Monday, singling in the first, doubling home its lone run in the third, walking in the fifth and singling in the seventh. Following a cold stretch earlier this month, Gurriel is 9-for-17 with a .579 on base over his last four games.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two RBI in Friday's 12-3 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Gurriel ended a brutal 1-for-24 drought since he returned from the injured list last weekend with a solo shot in the third inning to put the Astros up 7-0. The 37-year-old later plated another run in the fourth to extend the lead to 9-1. Gurriel's power certainly isn't the same from when he swatted 31 homers in 2019, but he's been hitting the ball as well as ever this season, slashing .311/.377/.473 with 13 homers, 68 RBI, 58 runs scored, a steal and 44:47 BB:K over 448 plate appearances.

Gurriel (neck) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday and will bat sixth and play first base against the Angels, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gurriel will wind up missing just one day more than the minimum with a neck strain. He'll look to recapture the form he shown immediately prior to the injury, as he was riding a streak of five straight multi-hit games before getting hurt. Kyle Tucker landed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.

Gurriel (neck) could return to action Saturday against the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was originally expected to be back Friday, but he needs at least one more day. Aledmys Diaz will start at first base while Jacob Wilson starts at the hot corner.

Gurriel (neck) is not in Friday's lineup against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported on Aug. 10 that Gurriel was likely to return Friday, but he apparently needs at least one more day to get right. Aledmys Diaz will start at first base and bat fifth.

Gurriel (neck) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list Friday when first eligible, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gurriel was placed on the 10-day injured list last Friday with neck stiffness, but the move was backdated to Aug. 3 since he sat out the previous three games before officially landing on the shelf. The 37-year-old was fielding grounders over the weekend and apparently won't require a rehab stint due to the brevity of the absence.

Gurriel (neck) took grounders on the field Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gurriel landed on the 10-day injured list Friday after he missed three consecutive games due to neck stiffness, and he's eligible to return as early as Aug. 13. The team hasn't yet revealed when he'll be back in action, but it's encouraging to see him resume activities shortly after his placement on the IL.

Gurriel was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with neck stiffness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gurriel missed the previous three games with the stiff neck, and now the club has determined the issue is severe enough to place the first baseman on the IL. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, so Gurriel will be eligible for activation Aug. 13 against the Angels, though it's not yet known if he could require additional time to recover. Jacob Wilson and Taylor Jones were recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land, with Robel Garcia being sent down in corresponding roster moves.

Gurriel (neck) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Twins, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gurriel was scratched from Tuesday's starting nine with neck stiffness and has yet to rejoin the lineup. The 37-year-old should continue to be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status. Martin Maldonado will receive a rare start at first base Thursday while Jason Castro works behind the plate.

Gurriel (neck) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old was scratched from Tuesday's starting nine with neck stiffness and apparently requires another day off. Gurriel should be considered day-to-day as the Astros finish their two-game set in Los Angeles and return home to face the Twins starting Thursday. Aledmys Diaz once again fills in at first base, batting fifth in Wednesday's order.