CHAS MCCORMICK NEWS

Time as regular player ends McCormick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCormick's move to the bench coincides with the return of Kyle Tucker (illness), who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list earlier Wednesday. While Tucker was out, McCormick drew eight consecutive starts in right field, going 7-for-34 with two home runs and six RBI over that stretch. With Tucker, Michael Brantley and Myles Straw locked in as Houston's primary outfielders, McCormick will have to settle for a bench role moving forward.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Greinke, Astros beat Orioles 3-1 for 9th straight win

Zack Greinke took a four-hitter into the eighth inning, Myles Straw homered and drove in two runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 for their ninth straight vi...

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opportunity closing McCormick went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact McCormick is one of two young players producing for the Astros while regulars are sidelined -- Abraham Toro is the other. He's filled in at right field while Kyle Tucker (illness) has been unavailable and also filled in when Michael Brantley was on the injured list. McCormick is 9-for-30 with three home runs over the last eight contests. His presence in the lineup could be ending soon as Tucker, who felt good after a batting practice session Sunday, is expected to be activated off the COVID-19 protocols list during the three-game set against Baltimore, which kicks off Monday.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keuchel chased early, beaten in 1st start against Astros

Dallas Keuchel lost in his first appearance against Houston, and Abraham Toro had a career-high four hits to lead the Astros over the Chicago White Sox 8-2 for their seventh straig...

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting steady work McCormick will start in right field and bat second Sunday against the White Sox.

Impact McCormick is in the lineup for the sixth game in a row while Kyle Tucker (illness) remains on the COVID-19 injured list. The rookie has gone 3-for-21 with a pair of home runs over the previous five contests, but his run of regular playing time will likely come to an end shortly. Tucker is expected to return to the Houston lineup at some point during the club's series in Baltimore that begins Monday, according to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts two long balls Wednesday McCormick went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three total RBI in an 8-4 win over Texas on Wednesday.

Impact McCormick was one of three players to blast two homers in the contest, joining teammate Jose Altuve and Texas' Eli White. McCormick's second-inning blast gave the Astros an early 3-0 lead, and his sixth-inning 438-foot long ball extended their lead to three runs again. The 26-year-old has gone deep four times in his past 18 at-bats and is batting .389 with five RBI overall during that stretch.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve slugs way into MLB history as Astros down Rangers 8-4

José Altuve homered twice and made major league history by hitting a leadoff homer one game after belting a walk-off grand slam to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-4 win over the Te...

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills in for Tucker McCormick started in right field in place of Kyle Tucker (illness) on Tuesday and went 0-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-3 extra-inning win over Texas.

Impact McCormick wore the golden sombrero, striking out four times in the game, but managed to score as the runner placed on second base to start the bottom of the 10th inning. He would likely start in right field again Wednesday if Tucker remains unavailable. McCormick came up through the system has a right fielder but has started there just twice in 2021, while also playing 12 in left field and seven in center.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers off bench McCormick went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 14-3 win over the Twins.

Impact McCormick entered the blowout win late as a pinch hitter for Yordan Alvarez and swatted his sixth homer in 38 games. He made some noise when filling in for an injured Michael Brantley recently and has a 1.002 OPS over the last 13 games. He can play center field, which would be the most likely path to a starting assignment, but Myles Straw has hit well of late (11-for-24, 1.099 OPS, eight games), so McCormick will have to manage as the fourth outfielder.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brantley has 4 of Astros' 20 hits in 14-3 rout of Twins

Michael Brantley had his second four-hit game of the series and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros had a season-high 20 hits and routed Minnesota 14-3 to take two of three...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits in second straight McCormick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCormick had been filling a near-everyday role in the Houston lineup for the past two weeks, but he'll be on the bench for the second day in a row now that Michael Brantley (hamstring) is back from the injured list. The rookie will likely serve as Houston's fourth outfielder moving forward.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pops solo shot McCormick went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-3 win over Toronto.

Impact McCormick doubled Houston's lead to 2-0 with his second-inning homer. The outfielder has hit safely in seven of his last nine games, but he hasn't recorded a multi-hit effort in that span. He's slashing a mere .200/.289/.400 with five homers, 19 RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases in 90 plate appearances. McCormick will likely continue to see consistent playing time until Michael Brantley (hamstring) returns, which could be as soon as Tuesday.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve leadoff HR, Garcia wins 5th in row, Astros top Jays

Jose Altuve led off the game with a home run, rookie Luis Garcia earned his fifth straight win and the Houston Astros beat Toronto 6-3, finishing the Blue Jays’ first homestand of...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday McCormick isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCormick will get a breather after he went 2-for-8 with a double, two runs and a walk across his last two games. Aledmys Diaz will start in left field and bat seventh.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez's strong start helps Boston over Houston 5-1

Martín Pérez pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact McCormick had started each of the last five games and went 4-for-16 with a home run, five RBI, four runs and five walks during that time. Yordan Alvarez will start in left field while Jose Altuve serves as the designated hitter.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia throws 7 solid innings, Astros beat Red Sox 5-1

Luis Garcia threw a career-high seven innings, Jose Altuve homered and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 for their third straight victory

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base three times McCormick started in left field and went 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 11-8 extra-innings loss to the Padres.

Impact McCormick made his second consecutive start in left field in place of the injured Michael Brantley (hamstring), who will be on the injured list until at least June 8. He's reached base safely five times and delivered two sacrifice flies over 11 plate appearances in the two starts. The 26-year-old, who stole is second base of the season, has recorded two consecutive seasons with double-digit steals, swiping 19 bags in 2018 and 16 in 2019. Beyond McCormick, the Astros can use Aledmys Diaz in left field, but he's been needed at DH the last two days with Yordan Alvarez (wrist) unavailable.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies all offense in loss McCormick went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Friday's 10-3 extra-innings loss to the Padres.

Impact McCormick's name was all over the game before Houston's bullpen surrendered eight runs in extra frames. HIs two-run home run in the fourth inning gave the Astros a lead, and he tied the game in the bottom of the 10th with a sacrifice fly. In between, his bid for a grand slam was caught at the warning track. McCormick started in left field in place of Michael Brantley, who landed on the injured list with a hamstring injury. He's batting just .188 for the season, but six of his nine hits have gone for extra bases, including four that left the yard.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres score 7 in 11th, beat Astros 10-3; SD now 7-0 vs AL

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Tommy Pham both homered, then helped out with an RBI each in a seven-run 11th inning that sent the San Diego Padres over the Houston Astros 10-3

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clubs third homer McCormick went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The 26-year-old went deep during the second inning to give Houston an early 3-0 lead, and it ended up being the team's only extra-base hit of the contest. McCormick has a .211/.279/.500 slash line in 43 plate appearances and should continue to see occasional opportunities in the outfield.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García hits 2 more home runs, powers Rangers past Astros 8-4

Adolis García kept up his home run barrage, connecting twice and helping power the Texas Rangers past the Houston Astros 8-4

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve takes 14-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers

Altuve takes a 14-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers insurance runs McCormick went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact McCormick had a bases-loaded single as part of a four-run, eighth-inning uprising that seized the lead and secured the win. The backup outfielder got a rare start, playing left field in place of Michael Brantley, who served as the designated hitter Sunday. Aledmys Diaz is usually the first choice to back up at corner outfield, but the Astros need to keep McCormick fresh, so he was given the start Sunday. He's batting .176 with a .668 OPS over 39 plate appearances.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McCormick keys 4-run 8th, Astros beat Rangers 6-2

Chas McCormick had a two-run single as part of a four-run eighth, Lance McCullers Jr. threw six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros won their sixth straight, 6-2 over the Texa...

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS