Astros' Taylor Trammell: Regaining hold of platoon role
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Trammell is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Though he'll be on the bench while the White Sox send southpaw Anthony Kay to the hill for the series opener, the left-handed-hitting Trammell appears to have usurped LaMonte Wade in the strong side of a platoon in the corner outfield. Trammell cracked the lineup for each of the Astros' last five matchups with right-handed starters, but he went just 1-for-15 with a 1:2 BB:K during that stretch.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Sitting for third straight game
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Trammell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Trammell will take a seat for a third straight game and may be losing hold of regular duties in left field. LaMonte Wade will cover the position for a second straight contest after going 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored Saturday.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Taking seat Sunday
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Trammell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Trammell will retreat to the bench Sunday after he started in each of the last three games while going 1-for-11 with a 1:7 BB:K and a run scored during that span. Yordan Alvarez will take Trammell's spot in left field.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Riding pine Tuesday
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Trammell is absent from Tuesday's lineup against the Giants.
Trammell will sit out the second game of a three-game set with the Giants after going 0-for-3 with two walks in Monday's series opener. Nelson Velazquez, who was recently claimed off waivers by the Astros, will take over in left field and bat sixth for Houston.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Launches three-run shot Tuesday
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Trammell went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.
Trammell took Chad Dallas deep in the fifth inning for his sixth long ball of the season, giving the Astros a lead they'd never relinquish. Trammell has launched three of his six homers over his last nine games and is batting .276 with a 1.068 OPS in that stretch.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Emerging as primary center fielder
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Trammell will start in center field and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Trammell will stick in the lineup for a seventh straight game after getting on base at a .423 clip over the prior six contests while adding two home runs, five runs and four RBI. He appears to have usurped Lucas Spence as the Astros' preferred option in center field for the time being.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Idle for third straight game
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Trammell is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
The left-handed-hitting Trammell will hit the bench for a third straight game, with his last two absences coming against left-handed starting pitchers. Brice Matthews will get the nod in center field Wednesday, but Trammell could still occupy the strong side of a platoon at the position.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Taking seat Monday
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Trammell is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Trammell will head to the bench after he went 4-for-21 with a home run, two walks, two RBI and three runs while starting in the Astros' last seven games. Brice Matthews will replace Trammell in center field and will bat ninth.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Launches third homer
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Trammell went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Twins.
Trammell made things interesting in the ninth inning with his two-run, 412-foot blast off Travis Adams that cut Houston's deficit to 5-3. The homer is Trammell's third this season, all of which have come in his last six games. Trammell has seen his playing time tick up of late, as he's settled into the strong side of a platoon role with Jake Meyers.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Homers Tuesday
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Trammell went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-7 win over Toronto.
Trammell extended Houston's lead to 4-0 in the fourth inning with his 421-foot blast off Shane Bieber, his first homer this season. Trammell had gone just 2-for-14 in his previous 10 games entering Tuesday and had been relegated to a bench role since Joey Loperfido was recalled from Triple-A in early June. Tuesday's start was Trammell's first in over a week. Overall, the outfielder is slashing .275/.333/.400 with eight RBI and 10 runs scored over 88 plate appearances this season.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Taking seat Tuesday
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Trammell is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Angels.
Trammel went 0-for-2 with in the series opener Monday versus the Angels. As he sits Tuesday, Joey Loperfido will start in left field and bat seventh.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Activated from injured list
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The Astros activated Trammell (groin) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Trammell was shelved for more than a month with a left groin strain but has been cleared to return after going 4-for-16 with a pair of home runs across four rehab games. With Zach Cole back in the minors and Joey Loperfido (quad/foot) having recently suffered a setback, the left-handed-swinging Trammell could see playing time versus right-handed pitching. He'll slot into the starting nine right away in Tuesday's game against the Rangers, occupying left field and batting fifth.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Begins rehab assignment
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Trammell (groin) began a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, going 1-for-4 with a double.
It was Trammell's first game in a month, as he's been working his way back from a left groin strain. He shouldn't require too many more rehab at-bats before rejoining the Astros' active roster. Unfortunately for Trammell, with Jake Meyers back healthy, the former is likely looking at a reserve role.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Expected to miss time
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Manager Joe Espada stated after Monday's game against the Guardians that Trammell (groin) will "be out for a little bit," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Trammell suffered a left groin injury while running the bases Monday, and it sounds as though he'll require a trip to the injured list. An official move should come at some point Tuesday. Dustin Harris and Brice Matthews could see more time in center field while Trammell is sidelined.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Serving as primary center fielder
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Trammell will start in center field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Guardians.
Trammell will draw his fifth consecutive start and should have a clear path to an everyday role in center field for the time being after Joey Loperfido (quadriceps) recently joined Jake Meyers (oblique) on the injured list. Since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Sugar Land on April 10, Trammell has slashed .321/.387/.429 with two extra-base hits (one double, one triple), one stolen base, four RBI and four runs in nine games.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Headed to big leagues
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The Astros selected Trammell's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
With Jake Meyers (back) headed to the 10-day injured list, Trammell will provide outfield depth with the Astros. In 10 games with Sugar Land this season, Trammell has slashed .226/.455/.548 with five extra-base hits, including two home runs, five RBI, eight runs scored, four stolen bases and an 11:11 BB:K across 45 plate appearances.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Gets new deal from Astros
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Trammell signed a one-year, split contract with the Astros on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Trammell's contract will pay him $900,000 if he's in the majors, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The 28-year-old finished 2025 with a .197/.296/.333 slash line over 135 plate appearances and will likely have to fight to make the big-league roster during spring training.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Takes part in full workouts
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Trammell (neck/concussion) resumed taking part in full workouts with the Astros earlier in the week, MLB.com reports.
Trammell was placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 21, one day after he suffered a cervical muscle strain as well as a concussion following a collision with the outfield wall. His ability to return to full workouts suggests that he's made some progress in his recovery from both injuries, but the Astros haven't offered up a clear timeline for his return.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Still in concussion protocol
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Manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Trammell (neck) remains in the concussion protocol, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Trammell was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a cervical muscle strain that he suffered Wednesday, but he also suffered a concussion. The 27-year-old will be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 31, but a longer absence wouldn't be surprising given the nature of his injuries.
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Astros' Taylor Trammell: Carted off field Wednesday
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Trammell required assistance off the field with a cart in the bottom of the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Tigers after colliding with the outfield wall, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Trammell's availability heading into Wednesday had been in some question after he landed hard on a catch in the outfield during the ninth inning of Tuesday's 1-0 loss, but he received clearance to enter the lineup for the series finale. However, Trammell departed from the contest without logging a plate appearance, as he made hard contact with the wall while pursuing a Dillon Dingler deep fly to center field that fell in for a triple. The Astros should have an update on the nature and severity of Trammell's injury later Wednesday.
