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Bregman (hamstring) is starting at third base and batting third Saturday against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bregman was held out the past two games due to right hamstring soreness but is able to make his return to action Saturday. The 25-year-old is slashing .341/.440/.488 with one home run through 50 plate appearances and will look to stay hot versus Seattle starter Felix Hernandez.

Bregman (hamstring) is expected to return to the starting lineup Saturday against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bregman tweaked his right hamstring during Tuesday's matchup, although the Astros are encouraged by his progress and are optimistic that he'll be back in the starting nine as early as Saturday. In the event that he is cleared for action, Yuli Gurriel figures to return to first base and Tyler White would revert back to a bench role.

Bregman (hamstring) isn't in Friday's lineup against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bregman was spotted doing some running in the outfield prior to the game, although the medical staff evidently doesn't feel ready to clear him for game action just yet. There's been no word on whether Bregman will be available to pinch hit Friday night.

Bregman (hamstring) did some running in the outfield with the team trainers prior to Friday's game against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros still haven't revealed their lineup for Friday night, but if everything checks out, Bregman could be back in the starting nine for the series opener. Yuli Gurriel would likely draw the start at the hot corner if Bregman can't go.

LeMahieu could see some at-bats from the leadoff spot against right-handed pitching, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Brett Gardner has slotted into the leadoff role in 2019 with Aaron Hicks (back) on the shelf, although skipper Aaron Boone stated that "there could be some scenarios" in which LeMahieu bats leadoff against right-handers. Lemahieu has fared well against right-handed pitching so far this season and is hitting .394 with five RBI in 33 at-bats.

Devers went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Blue Jays.

Devers, who was hitting out of the six hole against a right-hander for a second straight game, bounced a ninth-inning single against a drawn-in infield with the bases loaded to give Boston's a walkoff win. The third baseman had been a regular as the third batter against right-handers but was dropped to sixth after a slow start (9-for-40, .225). He's responded with multi-hit games in each contest.

Chapman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Chapman will be awarded his first day off of the season after submitting his second three-hit performance of the series in Wednesday's 10-3 victory. Chad Pinder will slide in at third base in Chapman's stead.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, three RBI and three runs scored Wednesday against the Orioles.

Chapman exploded for three extra-base hits, the highlights being an RBI double in the third inning and a two-run home run in the seventh. He's enjoyed the team's road trip in Baltimore as he now has six hits in 13 at-bats across the the three-game series. Chapman has gotten off to a hot start this season, hitting .305/.397/.576 through 68 plate appearances.

Manager AJ Hinch said the Astros believe Bregman is dealing with a "minor" hamstring injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bregman tweaked his hamstring while running the bases Tuesday against the Yankees. While he's out of the lineup Wednesday as a result, the infielder underwent some testing with a team physician and the Astros were apparently encouraged by the results. With an off-day Thursday, Bregman will have a shot to rejoin the lineup Friday against the Mariners.

Bregman (hamstring) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bregman tweaked his hamstring while running the bases late in Tuesday's contest. With a day off Thursday, he'll have a shot to return Friday against the Mariners. Yuli Gurriel slides over to third base in his absence, with Aledmys Diaz starting at first.