CHAS MCCORMICK NEWS

Activated off injured list McCormick (back) was activated off the10-day injured list by the Astros on Monday.

Impact McCormick ended up missing close to a month while dealing with his back strain. The outfielder should handle the majority of duties in center field now that he's back with the club, and he was hitting at the top of the lineup prior to his injury. Rylan Bannon was sent down to Triple-A Sugar Land in the corresponding transaction.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return versus Halos McCormick (back) could be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Astros' upcoming three-game series against the Angels, which begins Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athleti...

Impact Manager Dusty Baker previously indicated Michael Brantley (shoulder) could make his return in Anaheim, and GM Dana Brown said Sunday that McCormick is about a day or two ahead of the veteran slugger. McCormick has already played in six games during his rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi, and he appears ready to go after he went 5-for-17 with a home run, three RBI and six runs.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Chas McCormick (back) and Michael Brantley... - The Athletic Chas McCormick (back) and Michael Brantley (shoulder) will not re-join the Astros during this series against the Mariners, manager Dusty Bak...

MAY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't return over weekend Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters before Friday's game that McCormick (back) won't be ready to return during the weekend series against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The A...

Impact Neither McCormick nor Michael Brantley (shoulder) will be able to return to the lineup for Houston during their three-game series in Seattle. McCormick has been on the injured list since the middle of April with his strained back, but he should return to a regular role by the middle of May if there are no setbacks.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Outfielder Chas McCormick (back) will not be... - The Athletic Outfielder Chas McCormick (back) will not be activated off the injured list during this three-game series with the Giants, Astros manager Du...

MAY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't return before Friday Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters before Monday's game against the Giants that McCormick (back) won't return during the three-game home series against San Francisco, but he...

Impact McCormick has been out since the middle of April while dealing with his back strain. The outfielder will get regular at-bats in his rehab assignment in the meantime. Jake Meyers will continue to patrol center field while McCormick is unavailable.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment McCormick (back) could need six or seven rehab games, which start Saturday with Double-A Corpus Christi, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact We knew McCormick would begin his rehab assignment this weekend, but it's worth noting that manager Dusty Baker expects it to be a longer rehab assignment than is sometimes needed for a position player. In the meantime, Jake Meyers will continue to be Houston's primary center fielder.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Chas McCormick (back) will join Double-A Corpus... - The Athletic Chas McCormick (back) will join Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday for a minor league rehab assignment, manager Dusty Baker said. The Hooks...

APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Beginning rehab assignment Saturday McCormick (back) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday with Double-A Corpus Christi, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After some initial uncertainty, the Astros have officially decided to send McCormick down to the minors for some at-bats before bringing him back onto the major-league roster. It's unknown how long the team plans on keeping him on assignment, but if all goes well it's possible the 28-year-old outfielder returns ahead of Houston's series against Seattle on May 5.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unclear if rehab assignment needed Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters before Wednesday's game against the Rays that it hasn't been decided if McCormick (back) will need a rehab assignment before returning, Ju...

Impact McCormick hit on the field during pregame warmups and also caught flyballs. The outfielder has been out of the lineup since last Tuesday because of his back tightness, and he also dealt with blurred vision prior to that injury. McCormick is unlikely to return before the start of May, and his relatively lengthy absence means a rehab assignment seems more plausible than not.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Chas McCormick (back) hit on Tuesday afternoon... - The Athletic Chas McCormick (back) hit on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since his injury. Dusty Baker said McCormick will “probably” need a minor...

APRIL 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Resumes hitting McCormick (back) did some hitting Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's the first time he's hit since he went down with a back injury a week ago. McCormick will "probably" need a rehab assignment before returning, per Astros manager Dusty Baker, so the outfielder would seem to be at least a week or so away. Jake Meyers has been handling center field with McCormick sidelined.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Thursday Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters Sunday that McCormick (back) will not come off the injured list before Tuesday's game against the Rays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic repo...

Impact McCormick hasn't resumed hitting as of yet, and will need at least a few more days before he's cleared to return to action. The outfielder dealt with blurred vision in the previous week, but he is on the injured list because of a back strain he suffered while running last Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Chas McCormick (back) is eligible to come off... - The Athletic Chas McCormick (back) is eligible to come off the injured list on Tuesday, but manager Dusty Baker said he will not be ready. McCormick hasn...

APRIL 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Works out with team McCormick returned to working out with the Astros on Saturday, but hasn't resumed hitting as of yet, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact McTaggart was placed on the injured list Tuesday because of a back issue, and he eligible to come off that list next Tuesday. The outfielder will likely need a short rehab stint before before he returns to the lineup, but he could be playing in center for the Astros by the end of next week if there are no setbacks.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros place OF Chas McCormick (back tightness) on IL The Houston Astros placed outfielder Chas McCormick on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to lower back tightness.

APRIL 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Heading to IL with back issue The Astros are placing McCormick on the 10-day IL due to a back issue before Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters that the placement on the injured list is not related to the blurred vision that kept him out for the last few days. While he is out, Jake Meyers will continue to see duties in center field. A corresponding move has not been announced just yet.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain Astros manager Dusty Baker said of McCormick (eye) in an interview on SportsTalk 790 on Tuesday that "we don't know exactly when he'll be back," Michael Schwab of The Juice Box Jou...

Impact McCormick is experiencing blurred vision and will miss a fourth straight start Tuesday. Baker had indicated prior to Monday's game that McCormick could be available off the bench, but it now appears his status is very much up in the air. Jake Meyers is in center field again Tuesday.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available off bench Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters before Monday's game against the Blue Jays that McCormick (eye) could be available as a pinch-runner for Monday's game against the Blue Ja...

Impact McCormick is out of the lineup for the third straight game while he continues to experience blurred vision. It's a positive sign that he could be available off the bench, but there's no timetable for when he'll be back patrolling center field for the Astros.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday McCormick (eye) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact McCormick will be on the bench for the third game in a row while he continues to experience blurred vision, which first cropped up during Friday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers. Jake Meyers will cover center field for the third consecutive contest, while Mauricio Dubon will handle leadoff duties in McCormick's stead.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday, as expected McCormick (eye) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact The 27-year-old's absence doesn't come as a surprise as manager Dusty Baker said the outfielder wasn't likely to start Sunday after sitting out Saturday's game with blurred vision. McCormick should continue to be considered day-to-day while Jake Meyers receives another start in center field.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters after Saturday's game against the Rangers that McCormick (eye) will likely sit again Sunday as a precaution, Danielle Lerner of the Housto...

Impact McCormick was removed from Friday's game because blurred vision and wasn't used in Saturday's contest. The outfielder will all but assuredly sit for the series finale with a good chance of returning for Houston early next week.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Saturday McCormick (eye) said he could be available off the bench Saturday against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCormick was forced from Friday's series opener versus Texas because of blurred vision in his right eye. There has been no firm diagnosis after a range of tests, but the 27-year-old outfielder told reporters that he felt better when he arrived back at the park Saturday. Jake Meyers is in center field for the Astros and Mauricio Dubon is hitting leadoff.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Saturday McCormick (undisclosed) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact McCormick made an early exit from Friday's series opener due to "vision issues" and there's still no clarity as to what exactly he's dealing with. Jake Meyers is covering center field and batting ninth for the Astros on Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with vision issues McCormick left Friday's game against the Rangers with "vision issues," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The team is being a little vague with this designation, and they did not provide a timetable. There was speculation during the game that McCormick may have suffered the injury when making a defensive play at the wall earlier in the game. The lefty-hitting outfielder is off to a great start to the campaign, slashing .275/.383/.500 with two home runs and four steals in 48 plate appearances. Jake Meyers replaced him in center field.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE