HOUSTON -- Catcher Brian McCann was activated from the 10-day disabled list and in the Astros' lineup against Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals on Thursday night after missing nine games with right knee soreness. Juan Centeno was optioned to Triple-A Fresno to make room on the roster for McCann.
"It's good for us on a lot of levels," Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. "One, the 10 days were huge for his body and knee and mind and to be able to decompress a bit. He grinded for a long time and it took a toll on him.