Manager AJ Hinch joined Matt Thomas for his weekly visit on Tuesday afternoon on SportsTalk790 and gave an update on how the lineup will change for a double-header today and a 3rd game tomorrow in the afternoon. The Astros will play three games within 24 hours.
Here's are some highlights of what Hinch discussed:
- The Astros have called up Myles Straw as their 26th player available for only Game 2 of the double-header on Tuesday.
- Straw will start Game 2 at second base to give Altuve the night off
- Alex Bregman and Josh Reddick will sit out Game 1
- Springer, Correa & Gurriel are scheduled to play in all three games