JAKE MEYERS NEWS

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MAY 21

Losing work to Dubon Meyers isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Meyers will sit down for the third consecutive game Saturday in favor of Mauricio Dubon, who is batting .319 on the year and has posted a 1.158 OPS across his last five games. Given Meyers' declining production at the plate, he may end up dropping down the depth chart if Dubon is able to continue his hot streak.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Meyers went 3-for-8 with a double, a walk, three RBI and a run while starting the first two games versus Texas, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Chas McCormick (hamstring) will handle center field after missing a couple games while Yordan Alvarez mans left field.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting job secured, Meyers 'in a really good place' PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- One of the announcements the Astros made this past offseason that got a lot of attention didn’t actually involve a t...

MARCH 14 • MLB.COM

With Astros' support, Jake Meyers no longer feels like 'an emotional roller coaster' Meyers worked with the Astros’ mental health and performance provider throughout the offseason to become a more process-oriented player.

FEBRUARY 22 • THEATHLETIC.COM

To be primary center fielder Astros general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that Meyers will get the bulk of playing time in center field to begin the 2024 season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Meyers slashed just .227/.296/.382 over 112 regular-season games in 2023 and was left off Houston's postseason roster, but Brown offered high praise for his defensive work and expressed optimism about the 27-year-old taking a step forward offensively. Chas McCormick projects to open the 2024 campaign as the Astros' primary left fielder with Meyers installed in center.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from ALCS roster Meyers isn't on the Astros' roster for the American League Championship Series against the Rangers, which begins Sunday night in Houston, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old outfielder hasn't seen game action since the final game of the regular season, so the Astros opted to prioritize bullpen help for the best-of-seven ALCS. Right-hander Ronel Blanco was added to the roster as Meyers' replacement.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts 10th homer in rare start Meyers went 2-for-4 with one triple, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Royals.

Impact Making only his second start since Sept. 1, it was Meyers' first multi-hit effort since Aug. 26 and his first homer since Aug. 6. With Houston currently at full health, Meyers will continue to struggle to gain at-bats as he remains buried deep in the Astros depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Dubon Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact On the bench for the third time in four games, Meyers looks to have moved into a fourth outfielder role for the Astros. Mauricio Dubon will stick in the starting nine for the fourth consecutive contest and may have at least temporarily usurped Meyers as the Astros' top option in center field.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Meyers is out of the lineup again Friday versus the Mariners.

Impact Meyers was also on the bench in Wednesday's series finale against the Marlins and later struck out as a pinch hitter. He's slashing just .216/.273/.373 over his last 55 plate appearances dating back to July 20. Yordan Alvarez, Chas McCormick and Kyle Tucker will start across the outfield for Houston on Friday.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Wednesday Meyers is not in the lineup Wednesday at Miami.

Impact Mauricio Dubon will cover center field and Chas McCormick is in left. Meyers gets a bit of rest after going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the Astros' defeat of the Marlins on Tuesday.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Meyers isn't in the Astros' lineup Sunday against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Meyers will get a day off Sunday after going 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Saturday's lopsided victory. His absence will allow Mauricio Dubon to step into the lineup and bat seventh.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Meyers is not in the lineup Friday against the Angels.

Impact Mauricio Dubon will cover center field and bat sixth for Houston as Chas McCormick (knee) also takes a rest. Meyers went 0-for-4 in Thursday's series finale against the Orioles and is slashing just .231/.307/.396 across 290 plate appearances this year.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets day off Meyers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Coming off a big two-home run, six-RBI performance in Sunday's 9-7 win over the Yankees, Meyers turned in a modest follow-up effort in Tuesday's series opener at Camden Yards, going 1-for-4 with a base hit. While Mauricio Dubon will enter the lineup Wednesday at his expense, Meyers' quality defense and improved form at the plate in recent weeks has likely solidified him as the Astros' top option in center field for the time being. Since the All-Star break, Meyers has slashed .289/.333/.556 with six extra-base hits in 15 games.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks two three-run homers Meyers went 2-for-4 with two home runs and six RBI in Sunday's victory over the Yankees.

Impact Meyers put the Astros ahead in the second inning with a three-run homer off Carlos Rodon before adding three more RBI with a blast off of Wandy Peralta in the sixth. The 27-year-old Meyers has taken over the primary center-field job in Houston, going 8-for-22 (.364) over his last six games. He's now slashing .234/.312/.405 with nine homers, 37 runs scored, 31 RBI and five steals across 282 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Meyers homers twice, Astros beat Yankees to split road series The Astros kept pace with the Rangers with a win in New York on Sunday.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Meyers hits pair of 3-run HRs and Astros go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 9-7 for a 4-game split

Jake Meyers hit two long three-run homers and the Houston Astros beat New York 9-7 after struggling Yankees starter Carlos Rodón exited early with another injury

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Meyers hits 2 HRs, carries Astros past Yankees Jake Meyers hit a mammoth tiebreaking three-run homer with one out in the sixth inning for his second three-run shot of the game as the visi...

AUGUST 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Poaching work from Julks Meyers will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Meyers is hitting .270 with four extra-base hits in 13 games since the All-Star break, and his improved production at the plate coupled with the fact that he's the Astros' top defender in the outfield seems to have opened up a near-everyday role for him. He'll likely continue to see steady work alongside Chas McCormick and Kyle Tucker in the outfield while Yordan Alvarez serves as Houston's primary designated hitter, which leaves no room in the regular lineup for the slumping Corey Julks.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench after big game Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Despite going 3-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs in Saturday's 17-4 win, Meyers will return to the bench while Mauricio Dubon picks up a start in center field. Prior to his outburst Saturday, Meyers slashed .152/.244/.241 over his last 30 games, so he may have more work to do before he re-emerges as a near-everyday player in the Houston outfield.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to McCormick Meyers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Meyers drew four consecutive starts in center field at one point last week, but he's since seen his playing time take a hit. He'll be on the bench for the four time in six games and appears to have moved into a fourth-outfielder role while Corey Julks and Chas McCormick have been seemingly solidified regular spots in the outfield alongside standout right fielder Kyle Tucker.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday, but gaining PT Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Meyers will take a seat for the series finale after he had started in five of the previous six games. His uptick in playing time of late appears to be coming at the expense of designated hitter/catcher Yainer Diaz, who will start Sunday but was out of the lineup twice in the past three days.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing playing time Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Meyers will sit for the second time in four games and appears to be behind all of Kyle Tucker, Corey Julks and Chas McCormick in the mix for playing time in the outfield. Since delivering a season-high four hits in a game June 5 against the Blue Jays, Meyers is slashing .125/.259/.188.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting amid slump Meyers is absent from the lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Chas McCormick will start in center field and bat ninth. Meyers has started just one of the Astros' last three games and is slashing .164/.292/.273 in 65 plate appearances since the beginning of June.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Friday Meyers is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Meyers will take a seat after he went 0-for-6 with a walk and a strikeout while starting the first two games of the team's series with the Mets. Chas McCormick will start in center field and bat eighth in the series opener with Los Angeles.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE