Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick hit off a tee Friday in a step in his recovery from a left oblique strain, manager Joe Espada said. McCormick is on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 30 with the oblique strain,

Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury hasn't forced him to the IL yet, but Jacob Melton's new ankle injury could lead to a prolonged absence.

Forrest Whitley never established himself as reliable part of the Houston Astros ' pitching staff. Houston's former top prospect will now look to become a Major League mainstay with a different franchise after a trade early Friday afternoon.

The Astros have made a trade to the Tampa Bay Rays including a pitcher that had been struggling mightily this season.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley is a former top prospect who has fallen upon hard times. Whitley has struggled with injuries over the course of

Astros manager Joe Espada reveals Jose Altuve will remain in the outfield mix despite Jacob Melton's recent call-up.

The issue with Melton is his plate discipline. Though the outfielder cut his chase rate from 33.1 percent last season to 24.1 percent this season in Triple-A and has one of the higher bat speeds on the Astros at 73.3 mph, he will need to live up to his potential.

The Houston Astros managed to pick up a series ... which led to a strong reaction from manager Joe Espada. McCullers has made his return to the mound this season after not having pitched in ...

The Houston Astros lead their division, but have problems in their rotation. Joe Espada could use the opening to give one prospect a shot.

CLEVELAND - A rising pitch count for a starter he is still learning left Houston Astros manager Joe Espada to make a decision. Brandon Walter sat at 83 pitches after five innings Sunday. The left-hander had made one previous start in the majors,