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Astros prized rookie Carlos Correa managed just one hit Monday in Oakland, but he certainly make the most of it. He launched a three-run homer in the seventh inning for his 17th home run this season.

He also had an RBI groundout in the first inning and finished the game with four RBI.

Correa is 6 for 13 over his last three games, but when he crossed the plate after going yard, it marked his first run scored in September.

Xander Bogaerts had just one hit Saturday, but it was a big one, as the shortstop drove in four runs in the Red Sox's big win over the Phillies. 

Bogaerts hit a bases-loaded double in the third inning to drive in three runs and he would wind up scoring on an error for a Little League home run. He would then add another RBI on a ground-out in the eighth inning. 

Bogaerts now has 69 RBI on the season, second on the team. 

The Angels activated the following players from the disabled list: Collin Cowgill, Taylor Featherston, David Freese, Matt Joyce and Cory Rasmus. Freese will start in Tuesday's contest. 

Moreover, the team called up Jett Bandy, Michael Morin, Nick Tropeano and Wesley Wright. The team also designated Alfredo Marte and Drew Rucinski for assignment.

After missing five games with a hamstring injury, Astros rookie shortstop Carlos Correa returned with a bang. The young phenom went 2 for 4 with a two-run home run, as the Astros defeated the Mariners 8-3 on Monday.

Correa's home run gives him 16 on the year. According to Elias, Correa's 16 dingers are the second-most ever by a shortstop before his 21st birthday--Alex Rodriguez had 26. 

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners. Correa missed four straight games due to a hamstring injury, but after going through pre-game drills, the Astros gave him the green light to return.

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was held out of Sunday's lineup, the team announced.

It will be the fourth straight game Correa has not started due to a sore left hamstring. He will run the bases and conduct some agility work in the outfield on Monday.

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa remains out of the starting lineup Saturday against the Twins. Correa is dealing with a sore left hamstring that has kept him out of the lineup for three straight games now.

The Astros have not provided further details on Correa's status, and he is still considered day-to-day at this point.

Astros rookie stud shortstop Carlos Correa has received a second straight game off Friday, when his team plays in Minnesota. He has confirmed a bit of left hamstring soreness, per MLB.com.

Correa had been in a bit of a mini-funk at the plate before slamming four hits and scoring three runs over his last three games. His slash line in the year remains an excellent .278/.347/.510.

Astros rookie shortstop Carlos Correa is finally getting a day off, as he is being held out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's matinee against the Yankees. Correa had played in every inning of every game since July 3.

This will be Correa's second day off since being promoted to the Major Leagues back in early June. The hot-hitting rookie has cooled down a bit of late, as he is batting .231 with one home run and six RBI over his last 10 games. 

Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at shortstop on Wednesday.

Angels infielder Taylor Featherston began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake City on Monday. The rookie went 1 for 4, serving as the Bees' shortstop.

Featherston has been out of action with a strained back since the middle of August.