The Astros gave outfielder Chris Carter a rest Sunday in Boston against John Lackey and the Red Sox. Carter has been seeing everyday playing time.
He went 0 for 4 on Saturday at Boston and has gone 5 for 22 (.227) over his last six games with a homer and two RBI. Carter has played in 24 games this season with five home runs and 12 RBI. He's batting .216.