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Astros defeat Rangers, led by Altuve's 2 HRs

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Framber Valdez - Plays catch MondayValdez (elbow) played some light catch Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

ImpactHe had been slated to play catch Tuesday, but evidently the decision was made to move it up a day. Valdez is on the injured list with left elbow inflammation but is hopeful that he can return when first eligible on April 23. It's possible, although he certainly has more work to do first before he can reach that goal.

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Alex Bregman - Returns to Houston lineupBregman (illness) will start at third base and bat cleanup in Monday's contest versus Atlanta.

ImpactBregman missed three games due to illness but is feeling up to participating in Monday's festivities. It's been a slow start to the season for the veteran third baseman, as he'll carry a .241/.305/.333 batting line with no home runs into play Monday.

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Michael Lorenzen - Activated for Rangers debutLorenzen (neck) was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Rangers on Monday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

ImpactLorenzen is set to make his Rangers and season debut with a start Monday in Detroit. While technically on the IL with a neck injury, Lorenzen making three rehab starts had as much or more to do with knocking the rust off after he didn't sign until late March. He held a 6.35 ERA and 13:9 K:BB over 11.1 innings in those rehab outings and doesn't make for a very desirable fantasy start Monday.

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Juan Soto, Mike Trout headline Ben Verlander's Team of the Week

Ben Verlander's latest Team of the Week includes future Hall of Famers and potential budding stars.

Juan Soto, Mike Trout headline Ben Verlander's Team of the Week

Cooper Hummel - Outrighted to Triple-AHummel was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Monday after clearing waivers.

ImpactHummel is no longer on the 40-man roster after being designated for assignment last week, but he'll remain in the organization. The 29-year-old will operate in a utility role with Sugar Land.

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Evan Carter - Homers in lossCarter went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Astros.

ImpactCarter's season-opening 0-for-15 stretch is in the rearview mirror. Sunday's homer, his second of the season, extended a hit streak to five games, and he's posted an average of .353 (1.098 OPS) in the nine games since.

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Astros, Braves begin series with young starters on moundAfter three consecutive rough outings by their rotation, the Houston Astros were bolstered by the performances of right-handers Ronel Blanco...

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