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Stadium: Minute Maid Park | Manager: Bo Porter

14-33 Overall | 5th AL West

Team Ranking	AVG	R	HR	ERA
Astros	.246	185	46	5.37
AL West Division	3rd	4th	4th	5th
American League	9th	13th	10th	15th

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Printable Depth Chart

J. Martinez
C. Carter
T. Crowe

R. Grossman
T. Crowe
B. Barnes
J. Maxwell

J. Paredes
B. Barnes

M. Dominguez
M. Gonzalez
J. Paredes

M. Gonzalez
R. Cedeno

Rotation
1. B. Norris
2. L. Harrell
3. J. Lyles
4. E. Bedard
5. D. Keuchel

J. Altuve
M. Gonzalez

C. Pena
C. Carter
B. Laird

DH
C. Carter
C. Pena

J. Castro
C. Corporan

	Bullpen
	J. Veras (CL) W. Wright H. Ambriz T. Blackley P. Clemens J. Cisnero E. Gonzalez J. Fields A. White

Last Updated: 05/20/2013

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Last Five Games

5/22 vs. KC
R. Grossman	CF
J. Altuve	2B
J. Castro	C
J. Martinez	LF
C. Carter	1B
C. Pena	DH
J. Paredes	3B
T. Crowe	RF
M. Gonzalez	SS

5/21 vs. KC
R. Grossman	CF
J. Altuve	2B
J. Castro	C
J. Martinez	LF
C. Carter	1B
C. Pena	DH
J. Paredes	RF
M. Dominguez	3B
M. Gonzalez	SS

5/20 vs. KC
R. Grossman	CF
J. Altuve	2B
J. Castro	C
J. Martinez	LF
C. Carter	1B
C. Pena	DH
J. Paredes	RF
M. Dominguez	3B
M. Gonzalez	SS

5/19 vs. PIT
B. Barnes	CF
J. Altuve	2B
J. Martinez	LF
C. Carter	1B
C. Corporan	C
J. Paredes	RF
M. Dominguez	3B
M. Gonzalez	SS
L. Harrell	P

5/18 vs. PIT
R. Grossman	CF
T. Crowe	LF
J. Altuve	2B
J. Castro	C
C. Carter	RF
C. Pena	1B
M. Dominguez	3B
M. Gonzalez	SS
E. Bedard	P

Most Frequent Lineup
		Avg	HR	RBI
J. Altuve	2B	.312	2	20
J. Maxwell	CF	.234	1	6
J. Castro	C	.252	4	12
C. Carter	DH	.228	9	23
C. Pena	1B	.233	3	10
J. Martinez	LF	.250	4	14
R. Ankiel	RF	.237	7	17
M. Dominguez	3B	.245	4	21
M. Gonzalez	SS	.238	3	10

Notes

40 different lineups used this season.
Most frequent lineup used in 4 games.

Other Frequent Lineups

2 Game(s)
J. Altuve	2B
J. Maxwell	CF
J. Castro	C
C. Carter	LF
C. Pena	DH
J. Martinez	RF
B. Wallace	1B
M. Dominguez	3B
M. Gonzalez	SS

2 Game(s)
R. Grossman	CF
J. Altuve	2B
J. Castro	C
J. Martinez	LF
C. Carter	1B
C. Pena	DH
J. Paredes	RF
M. Dominguez	3B
M. Gonzalez	SS

1 Game(s)
J. Altuve	2B
B. Barnes	RF
B. Laird	1B
C. Carter	LF
C. Pena	DH
R. Cedeno	SS
C. Corporan	C
M. Dominguez	3B
R. Grossman	CF

1 Game(s)
R. Grossman	CF
J. Altuve	2B
J. Castro	C
B. Laird	1B
C. Pena	DH
C. Carter	LF
F. Martinez	RF
M. Dominguez	3B
M. Gonzalez	SS

1 Game(s)
J. Altuve	2B
F. Martinez	DH
J. Castro	C
C. Carter	LF
C. Pena	1B
J. Maxwell	CF
R. Ankiel	RF
M. Dominguez	3B
M. Gonzalez	SS

	Justin Maxwell, #44
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	20	.234	8	1	6	2

Position Breakdown
OF - 20
Injuries
Hand - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 4/26/13)
News
Astros outfielder Justin Maxwell is expected to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at extended spring training, MLB.com reports. Maxwell suffered a broken hand April 23. He took 20 batting practice swings Friday and says he feels good. He's looking at an early June return.

	J.D. Martinez, #14
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	22	.250	8	4	14	1

Position Breakdown
OF - 22, DH - 4
News
Astros outfielder J.D. Martinez has been thriving at the plate since being named the everyday left fielder. Martinez is batting .345 (10 for 29) with two home runs, four doubles and seven RBI in his last nine games (eight starts). "I'm feeling good," he said, per MLB.com. "I feel like I've been hitting the ball hard, not just (Wednesday) but the last couple of series. I feel like I'm going up there with my plan and approach and I'm not changing it within my at-bat and constantly changing plans like I feel like I have in the past."

	Bud Norris, #20
	Year-to-date Stats
	W	L	IP	ERA	BB	K
	4	4	56.0	3.86	20	35

Injuries
Back - Questionable for May 27 start vs. Colorado (Updated - 5/21/13)
News
Astros starter Bud Norris (back) said he expects to make his next start Monday against the Rockies, MLB.com reports. Norris left each of his last two starts with lower-back spasms, but both times his removal was considered precautionary. He received a massage treatment Wednesday.

	Jose Altuve, #27
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	42	.312	18	2	20	5

Position Breakdown
2B - 42, DH - 1
News
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has dropped Scott Boras as his agent, according to MLB.com. Altuve rejoined Scott Pucino and Wil Polidor of Octagon, where he left about a year ago for Boras. Altuve is still under team control through the 2017 season, so he won't be a free agent anytime soon. He won't be arbitration-eligible until 2015. Altuve is hitting .327/.361/.430 in 165 at-bats.

	Dallas Keuchel, #60
	Year-to-date Stats
	W	L	IP	ERA	BB	K
	1	1	34.2	4.93	16	22

News
Astros starter Dallas Keuchel earned his first win of the season Monday against the Royals. Keuchel improved to 1-1 despite a so-so performance. Jeremy Guthrie struggled for the Royals and Keuchel won behind Houston's offense. He allowed four earned runs on nine hits and four walks over 6 2/3 innings for the win. Keuchel struck out six and his ERA is 4.93. The 25-year-old Houston starter has been decent in three starts after beginning the year out of the bullpen. His next start is scheduled for Sunday against Oakland.

	Jimmy Paredes, #38
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	14	.250	4	1	7	1

Position Breakdown
2B - 1, 3B - 1, OF - 12
News
Astros outfielder Jimmy Paredes totaled a season-high three hits and three RBI Tuesday against the Royals. It was his second straight multi-hit game and third this season since his early May recall. Paredes is batting .268 (11 for 41) with one home run, four doubles and seven RBI in his last 14 games.

	Jason Castro, #15
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	36	.252	17	4	12	1

Position Breakdown
C - 36, DH - 4
News
Astros catcher Jason Castro raised his batting average nearly 15 points Wednesday with a three-hit effort against the Royals. Castro went 3 for 4 with an RBI double and a run scored in a 3-1 victory. He is hitting .252 with two multi-hit games in his last four.

	Jordan Lyles, #18
	Year-to-date Stats
	W	L	IP	ERA	BB	K
	2	1	25.0	5.40	9	20

News
Astros starter Jordan Lyles allowed one run on six hits and a walk over six innings and 96 pitches of a 3-1 win at home Wednesday against the Royals. He struck out three and the bullpen actually did its job. Lyles (2-1) has had back-to-back solid outings to lower his ERA to 5.40. He's allowed two runs over his last two starts spanning 11 innings with seven Ks. His next start is Tuesday against Colorado.

	Josh Fields, #50
	Year-to-date Stats
	W	L	IP	ERA	SV	K
	0	0	0.2	0.00	0	1

Injuries
Forearm - 15-day DL. On Class A rehab assignment (Updated - 5/11/13)
News
Astros relief pitcher Josh Fields could return to the team in seven to 10 days, MLB.com reports. Fields, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a forearm injury, has made six appearances during his rehab assignment, allowing a earned run in nine innings and striking out seven with no walks.

	Matt Dominguez, #30
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	43	.245	17	4	21	0

Position Breakdown
3B - 16
Injuries
Quad - Questionable for May 24 vs. Oakland (Updated - 5/22/13)
News
Astros third baseman Matt Dominguez will take the next two days off due to left quad tightness, MLB.com reports. Dominguez will sit out Wednesday against Kansas City and the Astros are off Thursday. The 23-year-old Dominguez is hitting .245 over 43 games this season and he's been one of the better defensive third baseman in baseball.

	Ronny Cedeno, #13
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	16	.281	8	1	9	1

Position Breakdown
1B - 1, SS - 15, DH - 3
Injuries
Illness - Questionable for May 24 vs. Oakland (Updated - 5/22/13)
News
Astros infielder Ronny Cedeno was scratched from the lineup Sunday with a sinus infection and hasn't played since. In fact, Cedeno hasn't played since May 13 at Detroit. He is day-to-day and isn't a regular for the Astros when healthy. He's batting .281 over 57 at-bats.

	Jose Veras, #41
	Year-to-date Stats
	W	L	IP	ERA	SV	K
	0	2	19.0	3.32	8	19

News
Astros closer Jose Veras earned his eighth save Wednesday against the Royals. He had a 1-2-3 ninth to secure a 3-1 win. He threw 13 pitches and his ERA is 3.32. Veras has saves in four-straight appearances and hasn't allowed a hit or run in seven-consecutive outings.

Edgar Gonzalez, #31

Year-to-date Stats

	Carlos Pena, #12
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	25	.233	24	3	10	0

Position Breakdown
1B - 25, DH - 19

	Chris Carter, #23
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	31	.228	23	9	23	0

Position Breakdown
1B - 13, OF - 22, DH - 14

	Brandon Barnes, #2
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	31	.317	9	2	9	4

Position Breakdown
OF - 31

	Robbie Grossman, #19
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	25	.208	9	0	3	2

Position Breakdown
OF - 25

	Carlos Corporan, #22
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	14	.314	7	3	8	0

Position Breakdown
C - 14, DH - 2

	Brandon Laird, #4
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	10	.200	3	2	5	0

Position Breakdown
1B - 8, 3B - 2, DH - 1

	Alex White, #36
	Year-to-date Stats
	W	L	IP	ERA	SV	K
	0	0	0.0	0.00	0	0

Injuries
Elbow - 60-day DL. Out until at least early June (Updated - 3/30/13)

	Trevor Crowe, #8
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	8	.208	4	1	2	1

Position Breakdown
OF - 8, DH - 2

	Marwin Gonzalez, #9
	Year-to-date Stats
	G	AVG	R	HR	RBI	SB
	37	.238	17	3	10	4

Position Breakdown
2B - 4, SS - 34