The Astros are optioning France to Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of their trip to Mexico City on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

The Astros will add Cabbage to their roster for their upcoming series against the Rockies in Mexico City, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Valdez (elbow) will start Sunday's game against the Rockies, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Meyers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Abreu is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Valdez (elbow) completed a 40-pitch bullpen session Wednesday and is scheduled to pitch Saturday or Sunday against the Rockies in Mexico City, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

McCormick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Abreu is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Meyers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Cubs.

Arrighetti will start Wednesday against the Cubs, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

The Astros recalled Arrighetti from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Javier (neck) was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brown is being moved up in the rotation to start Sunday against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Javier was scratched from Sunday's start against the Nationals due to neck discomfort, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Valdez (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Meyers isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Tucker went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Friday's 4-2 win over the Nationals.

Hader gave up a run on two hits and a walk in the ninth inning Friday, recording his second save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Nationals. He struck out two.

Verlander (1-0) picked up the win in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Nationals, allowing two runs on four hits over six innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.

Meyers is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Washington.

Astros manager Joe Espada said Valdez (elbow) played catch Friday and could throw off a mound as soon as Saturday or Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Verlander (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and is starting Friday against the Nationals.

Alvarez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against Atlanta.

Altuve went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.

Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.