HOUSTON ASTROS NEWS

Jimmy Endersby - Promoted to Triple-A Endersby was promoted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle

Impact Endersby will make his way to Sugar Land after he produced a 3.88 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 66 strikeouts over 72 innings in 16 appearances including 12 starts with Double-A Corpus Christi this season. The right-hander was signed as an undrafted free agent after the five-round draft in 2020 and is now one step closer to making his MLB debut.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels look to end 4-game slide, take on the Astros

The Los Angeles Angels aim to break a four-game losing streak when they play the Houston Astros

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Power Rankings: Yankees still on top, Mariners move into top 10

The Mariners are on fire and into this week's edition of Ben Verlander's Power Rankings, but the Yankees are still MLB's best.

JULY 12, 2022

Jake Meyers - Scores twice Meyers went 1-for-3 with a walk a double and two runs scored Sunday against the Athletics.

Impact Meyers has been impressive since making his season debut June 24, tallying at least one hit in 12 of his 14 starts. That's led to a .314 average with 10 RBI and seven runs scored. Meyers has been Houston's primary center fielder in Houston since his return, but with both Yordan Alvarez (hand) and Michael Brantley (shoulder) sidelined, he should have an even clearer path to playing time in the short term.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Astros 2022 MLB Draft hub: Picks, bonus pool, slot values Complete Astros 2022 MLB Draft class coverage — picks, bonus pool, slot values, rankings and much more.

JULY 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Royals Experience Best and Worst All in the Same Week The Royals couldn’t capitalize against the Astros but came away with a series win against the Guardians.

JULY 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Royals Experience Best and Worst All in the Same Week The Royals couldn’t capitalize against the Astros but came away with a series win against the Guardians.

JULY 11, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

LEADING OFF: All-Star squads start to change, Álvarez out

Now that the full Major League Baseball All-Star squads have been announced, look for the rosters to start changing

JULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lee calls his shot, logs MLB firsts in front of family OAKLAND -- Korey Lee had a feeling that he would get his first big league hit in the Bay Area. After all, he was comfortable in this region...

JULY 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

LEADING OFF: All-Star squads start to change, Álvarez out

Now that the full Major League Baseball All-Star squads have been announced, look for the rosters to start changing

JULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forrest Whitley - Managing right shoulder issue Whitley exited Sunday's start at Triple-A Sugar Land due to right shoulder inflammation, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.

Impact Whitley appeared to be favoring his throwing arm as he left the field Sunday, and he's apparently dealing with inflammation. It's not yet clear whether the issue will require a trip to the injured list.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cal product Korey Lee has day to remember as Astros beat Athletics OAKLAND, Calif. — It was a day to remember for Houston catcher Korey Lee, but another one to forget for the Athletics.

JULY 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cal product Korey Lee has day to remember as Astros beat Athletics OAKLAND, Calif. — It was a day to remember for Houston catcher Korey Lee, but another one to forget for the Athletics.

JULY 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sunday's MLB: Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, he was also elected...

JULY 11, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Forrest Whitley - Exits Triple-A start Whitley was removed from Sunday's start at Triple-A Sugar Land due to an apparent right arm injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Whitley was activated from the injured list Monday after recovering from Tommy John surgery, so it's somewhat concerning to see him favoring his throwing arm as he exited Sunday's matchup in the top of the second inning. The exact nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros selected

The All-Star rosters were rounded out Sunday as Major League Baseball announced the reserves and pitchers.

JULY 10, 2022

Jeremy Peña - Provides sac fly in return Pena went 0-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact Pena missed three games due to the league's healthy and safety protocols. He was able to contribute a sacrifice fly for the Astros' fifth run in the contest in his return from the short absence. The rookie shortstop is 7-for-33 (.212) with three home runs, five RBI and six runs scored through seven games in July, though a four-hit, two-homer game July 3 against the Angels helped steady his recent numbers. Overall, he's slashing .266/.314/.464 through 258 plate appearances.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Korey Lee - Three hits, three RBI in win Lee went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact Lee knocked in half of the Astros' runs with an RBI single in the fifth inning and a two-run double in the seventh. The 23-year-old catcher had gone 0-for-4 with a walk in his first three big league games, making one start in that stretch. With veteran Martin Maldonado around, Lee's playing time is likely to be limited to one or two starts a week, though an extended stretch of good hitting could help Lee force his way into the lineup more often while Jason Castro (knee) is out.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aledmys Díaz - Swipes bag Sunday Diaz went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact Diaz made his second straight start as the designated hitter. His steal Sunday was his first of the year on his second attempt -- he hasn't posted more than four steals in a major-league season, and he hadn't successful notched a theft since 2019 entering this contest. The 31-year-old has often served as a utility man, but regular playing time at designated hitter and in left field could be open with Yordan Alvarez (hand) and Michael Brantley (shoulder) both sidelined. For the season, Diaz is slashing .234/.281/.359 with five home runs, 18 RBI, 17 runs scored and six doubles, though his versatility could be a plus for fantasy managers.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker - Goes yard in win Tucker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact Tucker provided the Astros' final run with his eighth-inning blast. The outfielder has remained fairly steady in July, going 10-for-34 (.294) with two homers, eight RBI and six runs scored in his last nine games. A reliable speed threat, Tucker hasn't attempted a steal since he was caught June 30 against the Yankees. He's at 17 homers, 14 steals, 59 RBI, 38 runs scored and a .259/.350/.486 slash line through 320 plate appearances this year.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Odorizzi - Sharp in second start back Odorizzi (4-2) allowed four hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in seven shutout inning, earning the win Sunday over the Athletics.

Impact Quality of opponent aside, this was a convincing performance for Odorizzi after he struggled in his first game back from ligaments strains and sprains in his lower right leg. He posted his longest start of the year with a season high in strikeouts. The right-hander has been generally effective with a 3.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 31:14 K:BB across 42.2 innings in nine starts overall. Odorizzi is lined up for another start versus the Athletics next weekend, with that game in Houston.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE