OAKLAND -- The Astros activated All-Star outfielder George Springer from the 10-day disabled list prior to Friday's series opener against the A's at the Oakland Coliseum. Springer, who had been out since spraining his left thumb Aug. 5 in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, returned to the leadoff spot in the order.
To make room for Springer's return, the Astros optioned outfielder Derek Fisher to Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday.
The return of Springer, who missed eight games in which the Astros went 3-5, comes only a week after shortstop Carlos Correa returned from the DL after missing six weeks with a sore lower back.