Verlander (neck) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Garcia (elbow) threw a 35-pitch bullpen Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros have promoted Melton from Double-A Corpus Christi to Triple-A Sugar Land, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Athletics.

McCormick went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Athletics.

Brown (9-6) earned the win Wednesday over the Athletics, allowing one run on eight hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out eight.

Loperfido is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Astros general manager Dana Brown said in an interview Wednesday that the team is "optimistic" Tucker (shin) will return before September, Brian LaLima of SportsTalk 790 reports.

Bloss (0-1) took the loss in Tuesday's game against the Athletics, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over four innings.

Caratini went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to the Athletics.

Pena went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics.

Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.

The Astros optioned Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

The Astros activated Caratini (hip) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

The Astros designated Hensley for assignment Monday.

The Astros optioned Kessinger to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

The Astros selected Diaz's contract Monday.

Pena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Mariners.

Alvarez went 4-for-4 and hit for the cycle in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Mariners. He finished with two RBI and two runs scored.

Blanco (9-5) took the loss Sunday against the Mariners, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over 5.2 innings.

Bloss is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Athletics in Oakland, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Loperfido is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Seattle, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Meyers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's win over the Mariners.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's win over the Mariners.