HOUSTON -- With shortstop Carlos Correa reinstated from the 10-day disabled list and back from a lengthy hiatus, the Astros caught their first glimpse of improving health on the horizon.
Correa finished 0-for-3 with a walk in the Astros' 5-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday, his first game action since June 25. The Astros (73-44) remain optimistic that several additional regulars are nearing a return from the DL, with catcher Brian McCann (right knee surgery) progressing well.
McCann, who last played on June 30, appears closer to seeing live pitching relative to working behind the plate, meaning the club will have to make a decision on his ensuing step in rehab.