ImpactMaldonado went hitless across nine at-bats while starting all three games behind the plate during the series against Oakland. He'll get a rest Friday as Jason Castro bats eighth and catches Jake Odorizzi.
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Martín Maldonado - Not starting FridayMaldonado is not starting Friday against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Carlos Correa - Out of lineup with illness FridayCorrea is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Yankees due to illness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
ImpactCorrea went hitless in 11 at-bats during a three-game set against Oakland that wrapped up Thursday. The specifics of his illness aren't clear at this point, but he can considered questionable to return to the lineup Saturday. Robel Garcia will bat ninth as the shortstop Friday.
JULY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Alonso, Puk tabbed as notable selections from 2016 draft classFormer Florida slugger Pete Alonso was tabbed as one of the best picks in the 2016 MLB Draft so far, while the jury is still out on the No....
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Chas McCormick - Collects two hits in lossMcCormick went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and was caught stealing in Thursday's 2-1 loss to Oakland.
ImpactMcCormick started in center field for the resting Myles Straw and contributed a third multi-hit game in his last four starts, going 6-for-14 with three extra-base hits and six RBI during that run. He's up to 33 RBI over 55 games. Since the end of May, he's shown an ability to come off the bench and produce in spotty playing time. McCormick has an .897 OPS with seven home runs and 20 RBI over the last 30 games. There currently is no path to regular at-bats for him, but when he does get into the lineup, McCormick has a potent lineup around him that present RBI opportunities.
JULY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Joe Smith - Logs inning ThursdaySmith allowed one hit over a scoreless ninth inning in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Athletics.
ImpactSmith was reinstated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day and rejoins a bullpen that has pitched well of late. The 'pen, which has been inconsistent and forced manager Dusty Baker to shuffle roles, posted a 1.29 over the last seven games. Smith is one of the pitchers that contributed to the struggles during the first half, but he began the season as an expected late-game arm. The Astros are expected to use him as such going forward.
JULY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Astros' giveaways sure to grab Yanks' attention
The Houston Astros have planned a weekend of giveaway items at Minute Maid Park that’s sure to pique the interest of the visiting New York YankeesJULY 9, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lyles expected to start for Texas against Oakland
The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Friday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Jordan LylesJULY 9, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
