HOUSTON -- With center fielder Jake Marisnick joining George Springer on the 10-day disabled list, the Houston Astros have entered a stretch of uncertainty relative to the configuration of their outfield defense.
Marisnick (left groin) and Springer (left thumb) serve as primary defensive cogs for the Astros (73-45), leaving veteran Josh Reddick as the lone starter available for duty heading into Sunday's finale of a four-game series with the Seattle Mariners.
In the interim, Astros manager A.J. Hinch will utilize a mix of super utility man Marwin Gonzalez, Tony Kemp, second-year outfielder Derek Fisher, and rookie Kyle Tucker to keep the defense afloat as Houston tries to avert getting swept.