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  • Brewers ink Joel Kuhnel to minor league pact
    Brewers signed RHP Joel Kuhnel to a minor league contract.

    Advice: It didn’t take Kuhnel long to find a new opportunity after being removed from Toronto’s 40-man roster last week. The 29-year-old righty bolsters Milwaukee’s organizational relief depth after making just one appearance this season in the majors for the Astros. Rotoworld Yesterday, 4:04 pm
     
  • Sitting Tuesday
    McCormick isn't in the Astros' lineup versus the Giants on Tuesday.

    Advice: McCormick will take a seat on the bench after making three straight starts in right field. Before that, the outfielder was absent from the lineup in two consecutive games. With McCormick out of the lineup Tuesday, Mauricio Dubon, Jake Meyers and Trey Cabbage will round out the outfield for the Astros. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:03 pm
     
  • Not starting Tuesday
    Brooks isn't in the Giants' lineup versus the Astros on Tuesday.

    Advice: Brooks started in the last two games at first and went 1-for-6. Prior to the two starts Sunday and Monday, he did not appear in four consecutive games. The first baseman has been seeing more regular playing time with LaMonte Wade (hamstring) on the injured list, but Wilmer Flores will get the start at first base Tuesday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:52 pm
     
  • X-ray, MRI comes back negative
    The Astros are hopeful Diaz can avoid the injured list after an X-ray and MRI on his right index finger came back negative, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.

    Advice: Diaz is still dealing with swelling in the finger after it was hit by a foul tip during Sunday's game against the Angels. While a decision on a potential IL stint has not yet been made, it sounds like Diaz is trending toward avoiding it for now. The Astros are set to recall Cesar Salazar as insurance behind the plate, so it seems as though Diaz will be unavailable to catch for a few more days. He was available to pinch hit Monday, so it's possible Diaz will serve as a designated hitter until he's ready to catch. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:39 am
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    12:45 pm @SF
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  • Sheds crutches
    Tucker (lower leg) is no longer using crutches and remains hopeful for a Friday return, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: As Rome points out, Tucker has yet to be cleared to resume baseball activities, but the team is optimistic about his chances of being activated after missing the 10-day minimum. Houston should have a better idea of an exact return date for Tucker later in the week. Rotowire.com Monday, 5:10 pm
    Kyle TuckerHOU - OF
    12:45 pm @SF
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  • Kyle Tucker (shin) off crutches, aiming for Friday
    Kyle Tucker is off crutches as he deals with his right shin contusion, and the Astros believe there’s a chance he’ll return from the IL when eligible on Friday.

    Advice: No rehab stint here. Tucker hasn’t done any running yet, but he should need only one good day on the field before rejoining Houston’s lineup. Rotoworld Monday, 5:03 pm
    Kyle TuckerHOU - OF
    12:45 pm @SF
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Yainer Díaz (finger) out of lineup but available
    Yainer Díaz is out of Monday’s lineup because of a bruised right index finger, but he is available off the bench for the Astros.

    Advice: Victor Caratini is starting behind the plate against the Giants tonight. Díaz was hurt when he was hit by a foul ball Sunday. Rotoworld Monday, 5:01 pm
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    12:45 pm @SF
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Dealing with soreness
    Diaz isn't starting Monday's game against the Giants due to soreness and limited range of motion in his right index finger, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Diaz took a foul tip to his right hand during Sunday's game against the Angels, and he didn't feel healthy enough to start Monday's series opener. However, manager Joe Espada noted Diaz will be available to pinch hit if needed. Victor Caratini draws the start behind the dish and will bat ninth in Diaz's place. Rotowire.com Monday, 4:59 pm
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    12:45 pm @SF
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Sitting Monday
    Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Giants, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Diaz stayed in Sunday's game versus the Angels after being struck in the right hand by a foul tip, but with Cesar Salazar reportedly being recalled, it's possible the hand is still bothering the Astros' starting catcher. The team should have more on his status shortly. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish Monday and bat ninth against Giants southpaw Kyle Harrison. Rotowire.com Monday, 3:59 pm
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    12:45 pm @SF
    New Player Note
    DTD