CHAS MCCORMICK NEWS

Sent to Triple-A The Astros optioned McCormick to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCormick and Jose Siri had been serving as the Astros' primary center fielders for most of the season, but both players have now been sent back to Triple-A this weekend. After neither McCormick (.685 OPS in 172 plate appearances) nor Siri (.563 OPS in 141 plate appearances) did much to move the needle, the Astros appear prepared to give Jake Meyers a look as their main option in center field following Meyers' recent reinstatement from the 60-day injured list. Mauricio Dubon and J.J. Matijevic remain on hand as backup options behind Meyers.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 16th RBI McCormick went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored Friday against the White Sox.

Impact McCormick was in the lineup for only the third time in the last nine games, and he hit eighth while playing center field. He delivered an RBI single and came around to score in the sixth inning as part of a nine-run rally for Houston. Since the start of June, McCormick is hitting .174 with a 34.6 percent strikeout rate in 23 at-bats.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brantley's slam highlights 10-run 6th as Astros down Chisox

Michael Brantley’s grand slam was one of three homers in a 10-run sixth inning that propelled the Houston Astros to a 13-3 win over the Chicago White Sox

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Wednesday's lineup McCormick isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCormick went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's win over the Rangers and will be out of the lineup for the sixth time in the last eight games. Jose Siri is starting in center field and batting eighth.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time slipping McCormick remains on the bench Monday against the Rangers.

Impact Through last Monday, McCormick had started 67 percent of the Astros' games. Since then, however, he's been in the lineup just once in six contests. Mauricio Dubon will be the one to handle center field Monday.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday McCormick is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.

Impact McCormick is hitting .200 with seven strikeouts and one home run in 15 at-bats this month. Jose Siri will start in center field and bat ninth.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Wednesday McCormick isn't starting Wednesday against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCormick went 2-for-8 with a homer, a walk and four strikeouts over his last two games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six matchups. Jose Siri will draw the start in center field and bat eighth.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Tuesday McCormick is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCormick will get a breather Tuesday after starting the Astros' last two games, going 2-for-8 with a solo home run in those contests. Jose Siri will man center field and bat ninth as the team faces Chris Flexen on the mound.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting back on track McCormick went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday against the Mariners.

Impact McCormick contines to jockey for playing time in center field with Jose Siri, and he took advantage of his turn in the lineup by taking Robbie Ray yard in the second inning to record his sixth homer of the season. After a strong start to the season, McCormick struggled in May by hitting .172 and striking out at a 26.8 percent clip. McCormick has continued to struggle to make consistent contact, though he does have at least one hit in each of his last four starts and has two home runs and three RBI in that span.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benches clear in 9th, Servais tossed as Mariners beat Astros

Mariners manager Scott Servias was ejected for his role in a benches-clearing scuffle in the ninth inning of Seattle’s 7-4 win over the Houston Astros, a game in which Cal Raleigh...

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Saturday McCormick isn't starting Saturday against the Royals.

Impact McCormick went 4-for-11 with a homer, two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over his last three games, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup. Jose Siri will start in center field and bat eighth.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup McCormick is not in Friday's lineup against the Royals.

Impact He is hitting .194 with one home run and nine strikeouts over his last 10 games. Jose Siri will start in center field and hit eighth.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks tie with homer McCormick went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact McCormick tied the game with an RBI single in the fifth inning before adding a solo home run in the eighth to put the Astros ahead. This was his first multi-hit effort since May 16. The outfielder is slashing .230/.290/.421 with five homers, 14 RBI, 15 runs scored, a stolen base and seven doubles through 138 plate appearances this year. McCormick has started the last two games in right field with Kyle Tucker (foot) sidelined, but it's unlikely the former will see an everyday role once the latter rejoins the starting lineup.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday McCormick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCormick is 2-for-20 over his past seven games and will take a seat for the third time in the past five contests. Mauricio Dubon will man center field Sunday in his place.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup McCormick is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

Impact McCormick has a .622 OPS through 18 games in May, and he'll head to the bench Friday for the third time in the past four contests. Jose Siri will replace him in the lineup for the series opener versus Seattle, as Houston now appears to be utilizing a timeshare in center field.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for second time in series McCormick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact McCormick will sit for the third time in six games and may have moved into a timeshare in the outfield with Jose Siri. The downturn in playing time comes while McCormick has produced a .688 OPS on the season; that's a 78-point drop from the mark he posted as a rookie in 2021.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez sharp, Tucker homers as Astros down Guardians 7-3

Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Kyle Tucker led the offense with a three-run homer to help the Houston Astros to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine Monday McCormick isn't starting Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact McCormick has gone 1-for-12 with a run, two walks and three strikeouts over his last four games, but he'll be on the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Jose Siri will start in center field and bat eighth.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday McCormick isn't starting Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact McCormick started in the last three games and went 1-for-9 with a run, a walk and three strikeouts. Jose Siri will take his place in center field and lead off Saturday.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup McCormick will sit Tuesday against Boston.

Impact McCormick sits after starting four of the last five games. He's struggled to get on base this season but has hit for some power, with his .242/.296/.444 slash line translating to a 120 wRC+. Jose Siri will take over in center field.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Belts fourth homer McCormick went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact He got the Astros on the board with a blast off Garrett Whitlock in the fifth inning. McCormick has gone yard in back-to-back games and has a modest three-game RBI streak going, boosting his slash line on the season to .242/.296/.444 with four homers, one steal, 11 RBI and 13 runs through 108 plate appearances. The 27-year-old continues to see fairly regular playing time between center field and left field, but with Jake Meyers (shoulder) close to beginning a rehab assignment, McCormick could be running out of time to solidify his hold on a roster spot.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in blowout win McCormick went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, two runs, a stolen base, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 8-0 win over the Nationals.

Impact McCormick had gone just 1-for-17 with two RBI and six strikeouts over his five games prior to Sunday's matchup, but he gave the Astros some insurance against Washington with his third home run of the year. Over his last 15 games, the 27-year-old has hit .196 with three homers, 11 runs, eight RBI and a steal.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel stays hot, Verlander solid, Astros blank Nats 8-0

Yuli Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a homer, Justin Verlander pitched five scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 8-0

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Saturday McCormick isn't starting Saturday against the Nationals.

Impact McCormick has gone 1-for-16 with an RBI and six strikeouts over his last six games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last four matchups. Jose Siri will draw the start in center field and lead off.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday McCormick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Jose Siri will draw the start in center field after McCormick manned the position for three of the last four contests. McCormick is off to a slow start in May, having gone 2-for-22 with a home run, a triple and two walks through the Astros' first nine games of the month.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE