Two days after he was forced to leave the game before first pitch, Jake Meyers was put on the IL with a calf strain.

Matthews had been selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game, but will be playing in the big leagues instead.

Prior to Friday's game at Daikin Park, players, coaches and staff from Houston Astros and Texas Rangers will wear special shirts during batting practice to show support for those affected by the devastating flooding in Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend.

Astros Make Christian Walker Announcement Amid Losing Streak originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Veteran first baseman Christian Walker is back, and he's ready to help the Houston Astros end their three-game losing streak.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Land Talented, Texas-Based SEC Power Hitter in Latest MLB Mock Draft. Although the Houston Astros did not select right fielder Cam Smith in the MLB draft, that trade for him from the Chicago Cubs has significantly improved their lineup.