Jake Meyers
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Jun 18 2025Meyers went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started an offensive barrage for the Astros on Tuesday with a two-RBI single in the first inning. The performance extended his current hitting streak to five games, and he's gone 15-for-50 with three doubles, two RBI, six runs scored and three stolen bases across 14 games since the start of June.
Jun 8 2025Meyers went 4-for-4 with a run scored and two stolen bases Sunday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers remains the consistent starter in center field and has been hitting well of late. He has reached base at least once in each of his last eight starts, going 11-for-28 with four runs scored. Sunday's performance was particularly impressive, as he logged his second four-hit game of the season and tallied his first stolen base since May 19.
Jun 1 2025Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will receive his first day off since April 28 while the Astros clear a spot in the lineup for rookie Jacob Melton, who will start in center field in his MLB debut. Though Melton is regarded as one of the organization's top prospects, he won't necessarily supplant Meyers as the Astros' top center fielder. In addition to providing his typical quality defense in center, Meyers was one of Houston's top hitters in May, finishing the month with an .879 OPS.
May 19 2025Meyers went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two runs scored, a stolen base and a walk in Monday's win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers walked, swiped second base and came around to score during Houston's three-run second inning. The team was held scoreless after that until the seventh when Meyers belted a go-ahead solo shot. It was his third home run of the year and first since his multi-homer performance May 3. Meyers is now slashing .301/.368/.426 with eight stolen bases and 10 extra-base hits through 154 plate appearances.
May 3 2025Meyers went 4-for-4 with a double, a triple, two home runs and seven RBI in Saturday's 8-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The center fielder set a new career high with the seven RBI, while the 13 total bases tied an Astros franchise record -- a mark shared by such luminaries as Jeff Bagwell, Joe Morgan and Yordan Alvarez. Even more remarkably, Meyers came into the game with zero homers on the season. After the massive performance, he sports a .295/.337/.443 slash line with seven steals, 12 runs and 13 RBI in 31 games.
Apr 15 2025Meyers went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base Tuesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers got a single to drop into right field in the sixth inning, driving in Jeremy Pena to open the scoring and plate Houston's first run of the game. Although Meyers is batting .289 and has six stolen bases over 16 games this season, his frequent placement in the lower part of the Astros' batting order should continue to cap his fantasy upside. The 28-year-old center fielder has no home runs and just four RBI across 51 plate appearances.
Apr 14 2025Meyers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will get a breather in the series opener in St. Louis after he went 8-for-30 (.267 average) with a 5:5 BB:K, two doubles, six runs, two RBI and five stolen bases while starting in each of the past eight games. Chas McCormick will fill in as the Astros' center fielder Monday, but Meyers appears to have a firm grip on an everyday role.
Apr 11 2025Meyers went 2-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, two stolen bases and one run scored in Friday's 14-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has hit safely in his last six games, with two multi-hit efforts in that span. All five of his steals this season have also come during this strong stretch at the plate. The outfielder is now batting .313 (10-for-32) with three RBI, five runs scored and a 5:8 BB:K. He's still searching for his first home run, but he has two doubles across 12 contests while seeing steady time in center field recently after fending off challenges from Chas McCormick and Mauricio Dubon.
Apr 6 2025Meyers went 1-for-2 with three walks, a double, two runs scored and two stolen bases Sunday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has opened the season by splitting time with Chas McCormick in center field nearly exactly evenly. That has limited both players' fantasy appeal, though Meyers showcased his potential with a strong showing Sunday. He tallied his second extra-base hit of the season with a double in the fifth inning, and he then stole home on a double steal in the 10th frame to propel Houston to a win. Meyers could ultimately claim the majority of playing time in center thanks to his strong defense, though he has a career 86 wRC+, so his impact for fantasy purposes would likely remain limited primarily to stolen bases.
Apr 3 2025Meyers is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers isn't dealing with any known injury, but he's now been missing from the lineup for three straight contests and four of the last five games. Mauricio Dubon is starting in center field and batting ninth Thursday.
Apr 2 2025Meyers is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has now been out of the lineup for two straight contests and he and Chas McCormick have split starts in center field evenly on the season with three starts apiece. It would not be a surprise if the two players continued to rotate in and out of the lineup at a similar clip moving forward.
Apr 1 2025Meyers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers collected two hits in the season opener but is 0-for-6 with four strikeouts across the past three games. Chas McCormick will take over in center field and bat ninth.
Mar 29 2025Meyers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will take a seat Saturday after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Friday's loss. Chas McCormick will fill the open spot in center field and bat ninth.
Jan 9 2025The Astros and Meyers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million contract Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a substantial pay bump for Meyers, who was eligible for arbitration for the first time. The outfielder slashed .219/.286/.360 with 13 homers and 11 steals over 148 games for Houston in 2024 and should operate as its primary center fielder again in 2025.
Oct 2 2024Meyers is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers went hitless in two plate appearances in Game 1 before being removed for a pinch hitter. Chas McCormick is getting the start in center field and will bat ninth Wednesday.
Sep 29 2024Meyers is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mauricio Dubon will start in center field and bat eighth for Sunday's regular-season finale. Unless he pinch hits, Meyers will end the 2024 regular season slashing .219/.286/.360 with 11 stolen bases, 13 home runs and 61 RBI over 513 plate appearances.
Sep 24 2024Meyers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mariners, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will head to the bench Tuesday after going 3-for-18 while starting the previous six contests. Mauricio Dubon will take over in center field while batting ninth against Seattle righty Logan Gilbert.
Sep 21 2024Meyers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers homered for the first time since Aug. 16, a span of 82 at-bats. He's hit only .183 with eight RBI and 10 runs scored in that span and has started to occasionally sit against right-handed batters as a result. Nevertheless, Meyers has started 10 of Houston's last 13 games.
Sep 17 2024Meyers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has been dealing with an ankle injury, but was still able to play Sunday and came off the bench Monday. If the ankle is still bothering him, the lefty is getting some more rest with Mauricio Dubon patrolling center field and batting ninth Tuesday.
Sep 15 2024Meyers (ankle) is starting in center field and batting eighth Sunday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder tweaked his ankle during the final frame of Saturday's contest, but he's still in the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Anaheim. Meyers has gone 3-for-25 with a double and a stolen base through nine games in September.
Sep 8 2024Meyers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyes has a .356 OPS in his past 11 contests and will sit for the second time in three games since returning from the paternity list. Chas McCormick will receive the start in center field and bat ninth in the series finale versus Arizona.
Sep 5 2024The Astros activated Meyers from the paternity list Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers missed the previous three games while welcoming a new addition to the family. While on the active roster, Meyers will not be with the Astros for their series finale in Cincinnati on Thursday. He will rejoin them when they return home Friday.
Sep 2 2024The Astros placed Meyers (personal) on the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will be away from the Astros for a minimum of one game and a maximum of three while he welcomes a new addition to his family. In all likelihood, he'll skip out on the entire three-game series in Cincinnati before being activated ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Diamondbacks in Houston. The Astros recalled Chas McCormick from Triple-A Sugar Land to provide an additional option in the outfield while Meyers is away.
Sep 1 2024The Astros are expected to place Meyers on the paternity list prior to Monday's game against the Reds, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers, who went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Royals, will most likely miss the entire three-game series in Cincinnati before rejoining the Astros in Houston on Friday for the start of a three-game set with the Diamondbacks. The Astros are set to recall Chas McCormick from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill Meyers' spot on the 28-man active roster.
Aug 29 2024Meyers went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers drove in two with a double in the fourth inning, and he now has five RBI in his last seven games. He's struggled significantly over a larger sample, as he's hit just .211 with 15 RBI and 10 runs scored across 37 games since the All-Star break. Nevertheless, he remains locked into the starting job in center field for Houston.
Aug 25 2024Meyers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started the previous 18 games and will receive a day off after he posted a .635 OPS during that span. Chas McCormick will start in center field and bat ninth in the series finale at Baltimore.
Aug 4 2024Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started the previous 23 games and will take a seat after he posted a .590 OPS during that stretch. Chas McCormick will shift to center field while Pedro Leon starts in right.
Aug 3 2024Meyers went 0-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base Friday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers didn't have a strong showing at the plate and is now hitting only .170 with four RBI and three runs scored across 13 games since the All-Star break. However, he managed his eighth stolen base of the season and first since June 26. Despite his struggles at the dish, Meyers has started 22 consecutive games in center field.
Jul 27 2024Meyers went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored Friday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The effort marked Meyers' second multi-hit effort in a stretch of 16 consecutive games started that began July 5. He has hit only .220 in that span, though he does have three homers with eight RBI and eight runs scored.
Jul 21 2024Meyers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers took Ryne Stanek deep for a two-run shot in the top of the seventh to put Houston on top 3-2, giving the outfielder his third home run in his last five games. Meyers has also hit safely in six of his last eight contests, tallying six RBI and seven runs over that span. However, he's still batting just .151 (8-for-53) in July with one multi-hit performance.
Jul 14 2024Meyers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers' third-inning solo home run off Max Scherzer was the Astros' only run until the ninth inning. Sunday's performance marked Meyers' first multi-hit game since June 29. The 28-year-old will take a .242/.312/.424 slash line, 10 homers and seven stolen bases into the All-Star break.
Jun 29 2024Meyers went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, a hit-by-pitch and four total runs scored in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers opened the scoring with his second-inning homer, and he was involved in every other inning the Astros scored during their comeback win. The outfielder has gone 10-for-29 (.345) with six extra-base hits over his last nine contests after an 0-for-14 skid in the middle of June. For the year, he's at a .262/.331/.444 slash line with eight homers, 30 RBI, 26 runs scored and seven stolen bases across 237 plate appearances.
Jun 26 2024Meyers went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI single and a run scored during Tuesday's 5-2 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tuesday's effort marked Meyers' first three-hit game since May 19 and was his fourth game with at least three hits this season. The outfielder has rebounded from an 0-for-14 stretch at the plate during the middle of June, going 7-for-19 (.368) with three doubles and a home run in his last four games.
Jun 23 2024Meyers is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will get a rest Sunday after going 1-for-8 over the last two games, with his lone hit coming on a three-run home run Friday. Chas McCormick will start in center field Sunday and bat eighth against Orioles right-hander Albert Suarez.
Jun 22 2024Meyers went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Friday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers smacked his seventh home run of the season in the fifth inning, ending a 23-game drought without a long ball. He's hit only .195 in that span with seven RBI and seven runs scored, though he has still managed to chip in four steals. Meyers has maintained regular playing time in center field throughout his slump thanks to his excellent defense.
Jun 20 2024Meyers went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored Wednesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers entered Wednesday having failed to record a hit in his last five appearances, during which he was striking out at a 35.7 percent clip. Even with his performance Wednesday, he's still hitting only .167 across 54 at-bats in June. Despite the slow stretch, Meyers has started all but two of 16 games for Houston in June.
Jun 16 2024Meyers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers is hitless so far in the series, though he flashed the leather Friday with an incredible catch to rob Riley Greene of a homer. That defense will keep him in the lineup most days and afford him time to build on his nice start at the dish (.254/.315/.414). Meyers has already set a new career high with six steals and is on pace for a new career high in home runs.
Jun 12 2024Meyers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest in San Francisco, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started in both of the first two games of the series, going 2-for-8 with five strikeouts. He'll begin the series finale on the bench, giving way to Mauricio Dubon in center field.
Jun 10 2024Meyers went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers notched his first base hit of the afternoon to lead off the fourth and would steal second before the inning ended. It was his fifth theft of the year and his third since May 29. He also roped a double in the seventh, which was his first extra-base hit since he homered May 24. Overall, the 28-year-old is slashing .263/.328/.431 with six homers, 25 RBI, 18 runs and a 13:37 BB:K in 184 plate appearances.
Jun 5 2024Meyers has been added to the lineup and will start in center field and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers had been scheduled to receive the day off, but with Alex Bregman (hand) scratched from the lineup, the Astros had an opening. With Meyers filling his usual spot in center field, Mauricio Dubon will shift from center to cover third base for Bregman.
Jun 2 2024Meyers went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base Sunday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started his 17th consecutive game in center field and hit fifth Sunday -- matching his highest spot in the order of the season. He's gone 19-for-61 in that span, also tallying three homers, eight runs scored 10 RBI and two stolen bases. Meyers is on the field primarily due to his defensive play, though he's benefitted at the plate from cutting his strikeout rate to 18.7 percent in 155 plate appearances.
May 24 2024Meyers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros only scored in the fourth inning Friday, with Meyers' providing half of their runs with his homer. The outfielder has three homers over his last eight games, batting .448 (13-for-29) with nine RBI in that span. On the year, he's at a strong .300/.369/.545 slash line with six long balls, 21 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases through 123 plate appearances. Meyers had some trouble sticking in the lineup early on, but he's operated as a near-everyday option in center field since May 7. As long as he keeps hitting well, he's got a starting job.
May 18 2024Meyers went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers was the only Astro with multiple hits in the contest, and his fifth-inning solo homer plated one of the team's two runs. The outfielder has gone deep in back-to-back games and has gone 6-for-10 with four RBI over his past three contests. Meyers hit a career-high 10 long balls last season and is already halfway to that mark with five homers through 102 plate appearances this year.
May 15 2024Meyers is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Joey Loperfido will get the call in center field while Meyers gets some rest. Meyers has had a productive May to this point, putting up an .823 OPS with a couple stolen bases.
May 12 2024Meyers went 3-for-3 with three RBI in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers entered the game as a pinch hitter for Trey Cabbage in the top of the seventh inning, notching an RBI single. He proceeded to add two more RBI base knocks in the eighth and ninth frames, making the most of his three at-bats in the contest. The outfielder is now batting .360 with two triples, a double, four RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base over 25 at-bats in May.
May 9 2024Meyers went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI on Wednesday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers had emerged as one of the primary playing-time losers as a result of Joey Loperfido's promotion. However, Loperfido has sat in each of Houston's last two games, and Meyers has delivered on the opportunity to start those contests by going a combined 3-for-8. Meyers is still likely to lose out in the long term, but the Astros may continue to give him run as Lopefido finds his footing in the big leagues.
Apr 28 2024Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies in Mexico City, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will take a seat for the third game in a row, with two absences coming against right-handed pitching and one coming versus a lefty. Mauricio Dubon has been swinging a hotter bat of late and will get another start at Meyers' expense, though it's unclear if Dubon has permanently leapfrogged Meyers on the depth chart in center field.
Apr 25 2024Meyers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers had started in each of the Astros' last three games, going 1-for-8 with a solo home run. He'll get a break for Thursday's series finale in Chicago while Mauricio Dubon picks up a start in center field.
Apr 24 2024Meyers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has had a slow start to the season and lost out on playing time in center field to Mauricio Dubon as a result. However, Meyers started his second consecutive game Tuesday, and he tallied his third home run of the season and first since April 5. Meyers has just a 19 percent strikeout rate across 47 plate appearances -- down from a career rate of 28.3 percent -- so if he can regain regular playing time there is a chance his performance at the plate can turn around.
Apr 20 2024Meyers isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will sit down for the third consecutive game Saturday in favor of Mauricio Dubon, who is batting .319 on the year and has posted a 1.158 OPS across his last five games. Given Meyers' declining production at the plate, he may end up dropping down the depth chart if Dubon is able to continue his hot streak.
Apr 19 2024Meyers is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight game on the bench for Meyers, who has a .584 OPS over his past 11 contests. Mauricio Dubon is starting in center field Friday and could carve out a larger share of playing time if he can continue his hot stretch at the plate.
Apr 17 2024Meyers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers looks to be stuck in a timeshare in center field with Mauricio Dubon, as the two have now picked up three starts apiece at the position over the last seven games, with Chas McCormick drawing the other start. Valued mainly for his defensive contributions, Meyers has chipped in at the dish with four extra-base hits (two doubles, two home runs) through 41 plate appearances, but he's getting on base at a .293 clip this season.
Apr 14 2024Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers went 3-for-8 with a double, a walk, three RBI and a run while starting the first two games versus Texas, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Chas McCormick (hamstring) will handle center field after missing a couple games while Yordan Alvarez mans left field.
Apr 11 2024Meyers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will hit the bench for the third time in four games after he went 0-for-4 and committed an error in his return to the lineup in Tuesday's 11-2 loss to the Royals. The 27-year-old hasn't offered interesting numbers from a fantasy perspective thus far with a .200 average, two home runs, four RBI and three runs across 27 plate appearances, but he's still produced at a league-average level with a 100 wRC+. Mauricio Dubon will get the nod in center field Thursday, but Meyers should still have a bit of leash as the Astros' preferred option at the position.
Apr 8 2024Meyers is not in the lineup for Monday's game at Texas, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started the previous three games and will head to the bench after going 2-for-8 with a home run, two RBI and two runs during that stretch. Yordan Alvarez will move to the outfield while Jose Altuve rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Apr 3 2024Meyers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite having now been out of the lineup for two straight days and three times through the Astros' first seven games, Meyers still looks to be the team's preferred option in center field. Manager Joe Espada may just want to ensure that backup center fielder/utility man Mauricio Dubon stays fresh after having logged just six plate appearances so far this season.
Apr 2 2024Meyers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chas McCormick will slide over to center field for this one, while Yordan Alvarez handles left field and Yainer Diaz serves as the designated hitter. Meyers is 3-for-12 with a home run in his first four games this season.
Mar 30 2024Meyers is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started in the first two games of the season, going 1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run and a walk. Mauricio Dubon will get the start in center field Saturday and bat eighth against Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman.
Mar 25 2024Meyers (hand) will start in center field and bat ninth Monday in an exhibition game against Astros minor-leaguers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers suffered an injury scare Saturday when he was forced out of a Grapefruit League game against the Mets after being struck on the left hand by a pitch, but X-rays came back negative. After taking Sunday off to let the soreness in his hand subside, Meyers is back in action. Assuming the hand issue doesn't present too much discomfort Monday while he swings the bat and plays the field, Meyers should be locked into a spot on the Astros' Opening Day roster as the team's primary center fielder.
Mar 24 2024Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that X-rays on Meyers' left hand returned negative, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's an encouraging development after Meyers was removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the Mets after being hit by a pitch on the hand. The 27-year-old will have a couple days to recover before the Astros take on the Yankees on Thursday for Opening Day.
Mar 23 2024Meyers will receive X-rays on his left hand Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers had to leave Saturday's spring training game early after getting hit in his hand by a pitch. He stayed in the game to run the bases, which may indicate that his hand wasn't bothering him too much, but the Astros will have him go in for X-rays as a precaution. The 27-year-old outfielder was slashing .250/.372/.500 with two homers and five RBI across 43 plate appearances entering Saturday's contest.
Mar 14 2024Meyers shifted the position of his hands on the bat this offseason, and he is hitting well this spring, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers moved his hands lower in the hopes of using the whole field more effectively after his pull rate increased the last two seasons. The tweak has been effective to this point in the spring, as he's posted a .348/.483/.739 line across 28 plate appearances. Meyers is locked into the starting center field job to begin the regular season thanks to his defense, but he'll need to maintain some effectiveness with the bat to keep the role.
Mar 2 2024Meyers has gone 2-for-6 with four walks and a double in four Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers is expected to be the Astros' primary center fielder to begin the season, though he's struggled to keep the job in past opportunities. He's shown good patience at the plate early on in spring, walking four times while striking out just twice. In addition, his defense in center field defense will be a significant positive factor for consistent playing time.
Dec 5 2023Astros general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that Meyers will get the bulk of playing time in center field to begin the 2024 season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers slashed just .227/.296/.382 over 112 regular-season games in 2023 and was left off Houston's postseason roster, but Brown offered high praise for his defensive work and expressed optimism about the 27-year-old taking a step forward offensively. Chas McCormick projects to open the 2024 campaign as the Astros' primary left fielder with Meyers installed in center.
Oct 15 2023Meyers isn't on the Astros' roster for the American League Championship Series against the Rangers, which begins Sunday night in Houston, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old outfielder hasn't seen game action since the final game of the regular season, so the Astros opted to prioritize bullpen help for the best-of-seven ALCS. Right-hander Ronel Blanco was added to the roster as Meyers' replacement.
Sep 17 2023Meyers went 2-for-4 with one triple, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making only his second start since Sept. 1, it was Meyers' first multi-hit effort since Aug. 26 and his first homer since Aug. 6. With Houston currently at full health, Meyers will continue to struggle to gain at-bats as he remains buried deep in the Astros depth chart.
Aug 20 2023Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the bench for the third time in four games, Meyers looks to have moved into a fourth outfielder role for the Astros. Mauricio Dubon will stick in the starting nine for the fourth consecutive contest and may have at least temporarily usurped Meyers as the Astros' top option in center field.
Aug 18 2023Meyers is out of the lineup again Friday versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers was also on the bench in Wednesday's series finale against the Marlins and later struck out as a pinch hitter. He's slashing just .216/.273/.373 over his last 55 plate appearances dating back to July 20. Yordan Alvarez, Mauricio Dubon and Chas McCormick will start across the outfield for Houston on Friday.
Aug 16 2023Meyers is not in the lineup Wednesday at Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mauricio Dubon will cover center field while Chas McCormick is in left. Meyers gets a bit of rest after going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the Astros' defeat of the Marlins on Tuesday. He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Monday's series opener.
Aug 13 2023Meyers isn't in the Astros' lineup Sunday against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will get a day off Sunday after going 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Saturday's lopsided victory. His absence will allow Mauricio Dubon to step into the lineup and bat seventh.
Aug 11 2023Meyers is not in the lineup Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mauricio Dubon will cover center field and bat sixth for Houston as Chas McCormick (knee) also takes a rest. Meyers went 0-for-4 in Thursday's series finale against the Orioles and is slashing just .231/.307/.396 across 290 plate appearances this year.
Aug 9 2023Meyers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming off a big two-home run, six-RBI performance in Sunday's 9-7 win over the Yankees, Meyers turned in a modest follow-up effort in Tuesday's series opener at Camden Yards, going 1-for-4 with a base hit. While Mauricio Dubon will enter the lineup Wednesday at his expense, Meyers' quality defense and improved form at the plate in recent weeks has likely solidified him as the Astros' top option in center field for the time being. Since the All-Star break, Meyers has slashed .289/.333/.556 with six extra-base hits in 15 games.
Aug 6 2023Meyers went 2-for-4 with two home runs and six RBI in Sunday's victory over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers put the Astros ahead in the second inning with a three-run homer off Carlos Rodon before adding three more RBI with a blast off of Wandy Peralta in the sixth. The 27-year-old Meyers has taken over the primary center-field job in Houston, going 8-for-22 (.364) over his last six games. He's now slashing .234/.312/.405 with nine homers, 37 runs scored, 31 RBI and five steals across 282 plate appearances this season.
Jul 30 2023Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite going 3-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs in Saturday's 17-4 win, Meyers will return to the bench while Mauricio Dubon picks up a start in center field. Prior to his outburst Saturday, Meyers slashed .152/.244/.241 over his last 30 games, so he may have more work to do before he re-emerges as a near-everyday player in the Houston outfield.
Jul 26 2023Meyers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers drew four consecutive starts in center field at one point last week, but he's since seen his playing time take a hit. He'll be on the bench for the fourth time in six games and appears to have moved into a fourth-outfielder role while Corey Julks and Chas McCormick have seemingly solidified regular spots in the outfield alongside standout right fielder Kyle Tucker.
Jul 23 2023Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will take a seat for the series finale after he had started in five of the previous six games. His uptick in playing time of late appears to be coming at the expense of designated hitter/catcher Yainer Diaz, who will start Sunday but was out of the lineup twice in the past three days.
Jul 2 2023Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will sit for the second time in four games and appears to be behind all of Kyle Tucker, Corey Julks and Chas McCormick in the mix for playing time in the outfield. Since delivering a season-high four hits in a game June 5 against the Blue Jays, Meyers is slashing .125/.259/.188.
Jun 29 2023Meyers is absent from the lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chas McCormick will start in center field and bat ninth. Meyers has started just one of the Astros' last three games and is slashing .164/.292/.273 in 65 plate appearances since the beginning of June.
Jun 23 2023Meyers is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will take a seat after he went 0-for-6 with a walk and a strikeout while starting the first two games of the team's series with the Mets. Chas McCormick will start in center field and bat eighth in the series opener with Los Angeles.
Jun 21 2023Meyers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will cede center field to Chas McCormick on Wednesday after starting the first two games of the series with the Mets. After going hitless in both games against the Mets, Meyers is now in a 2-for-32 slump at the plate over his last 12 games following a four-hit effort June 5 in Toronto.
Jun 18 2023Meyers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers is 2-for-26 with 10 strikeouts over his past nine contests and will head to the bench Sunday for the second time in Houston's past three games. Chas McCormick will shift to center field while Corey Julks starts in left.
Jun 16 2023Meyers is not in the lineup Friday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chas McCormick will start in center field and bat eighth with left-hander Andrew Abbott on the mound for Cincinnati. This looks to be a routine day off for Meyers, who started in center the previous five games.
Jun 14 2023Meyers went 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers went hitless but drew multiple walks for the fourth time this season. He reached in the eighth and recorded a theft before eventually coming around to score. Meyers had just one steal in his first 51 games this year but has stolen two bases over his last three. The 27-year-old seems to have the edge over Chas McCormick in center field at the moment. Meyers is now slashing .246/.326/.419 with six homers, 21 RBI, 22 runs and a 16:53 BB:K over 187 plate appearances.
Jun 7 2023Meyers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chas McCormick will get the nod in center field while Meyers takes a seat after he had started in each of the past four games while going 5-for-14 with a pair of extra-base hits. Since returning from the injured list May 8, McCormick has mustered a .712 OPS, while Meyers' OPS during that same stretch is more than 100 points higher (.827). Since he's performing better at the plate for the time being and is also a superior defender, Meyers should retain an edge over McCormick for playing time in center field.
Jun 5 2023Meyers went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer in Monday's win against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers' two-run shot in the fifth inning was his sixth of the year and third in the last seven games. He registered his first multi-hit performance since May 19 and hit just .171 (6-for-35) in 10 games since. Meyers is now slashing .257/.331/.441 with 15 extra-base hits and 20 RBI through 169 plate appearances.
Jun 2 2023Meyers is not in the lineup Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chas McCormick will play center field and bat seventh with right-hander Shohei Ohtani toeing the slab for the Halos. Meyers has a .700 OPS this year versus righties, compared to an .868 OPS versus lefties.
Jun 1 2023Meyers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers took Jorge Lopez deep in the eighth inning to record his fifth home run of the season and second in his last three starts. Despite the return of Chas McCormick in mid-May, Meyers has remained the primary starter in center field and has been in the lineup for nine of the team's last 15 games. In that span, he's hit .265 with three homers, seven RBI and six runs scored.
May 28 2023Meyers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers' fourth-inning blast gave the Astros the lead for good in a game during which every run was scored on a long ball. The outfielder has hit safely in six of his last seven contests, going 8-for-23 (.348) in that span. He's at a .256/.338/.419 slash line with four homers, 17 RBI, 17 runs scored and a stolen base through 145 plate appearances. Meyers remains in a part-time role as the Astros work on balancing his playing time with fellow righty hitter Chas McCormick, who started in right field and also hit a homer Sunday.
May 17 2023Meyers went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers got the Astros within a run when he took Keegan Thompson deep in the ninth inning. Over his last six games, Meyers had gone just 2-for-20. The outfielder owns a .245/.314/.382 slash line with three homers, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored, a stolen base and six doubles through 121 plate appearances. With Chas McCormick (back) in the mix again, Meyers' playing time has slipped, though it remains unclear who has the edge for starts in center field going forward.
May 14 2023Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chas McCormick returned from the injured list last Monday only to immediately aggravate his back injury, which allowed Meyers to receive the past four starts in center field. McCormick is back in action for Sunday's series finale in Chicago, pushing Meyers to the bench.
May 6 2023Meyers went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has been inconsistent while filling in as Houston's primary center fielder in the absence of Chas McCormick (back), though he now has a pair of hits in each of his last two starts. Across his prior seven starts, he had recorded only three hits in 25 at-bats while striking out at a 31 percent clip. Despite the inconsistency, Meyers still has a .321 wOBA with 10 runs scored and 10 RBI across 93 plate appearances on the season.
Apr 2 2023Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started the first two games of the season but went 0-for-6 with a walk and four strikeouts, and he finds himself on the bench Sunday for the second straight contest. Chas McCormick went 1-for-2 with an RBI, two walks and a stolen base in his first appearance of the season Saturday and will make his second consecutive start in the series finale versus Chicago.
Apr 1 2023Meyers will sit Saturday against the White Sox, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started in center field in both of the season's first two games but went a combined 0-for-6 with four strikeouts. Chas McCormick will get his chance Saturday.
Mar 30 2023Meyers is starting in center field and batting seventh for the Astros in Thursday's opener versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chas McCormick seemingly was the favorite to open up in center field for the Astros, but manager Dusty Baker is going with Meyers, at least for the first game. In all likelihood, the two will share playing time at the position initially until one if them distinguishes themselves.
Mar 14 2023Meyers (hamstring) is starting in center field and batting leadoff in Tuesday's split-squad game against the Marlins, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has recently been battling a hamstring injury but will return to the field Tuesday. Meyers has gone through some growing pains with three pitch-clock violations during camp, but he should have the timing ironed out by the start of the season. He's expected to open the campaign as Houston's No. 4 outfielder, assuming Yordan Alvarez (hand) and Michael Brantley (shoulder) are both good to go by Opening Day.
Mar 13 2023Astros manager Dusty Baker said Meyers has been dealing with a hamstring injury lately, but the outfielder is expected to play in one of the team's split-squad games Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has been going through a learning curve this spring with the new pitch clock, but he seems to be getting the hang of it. After struggling to maintain a consistent role down the stretch in 2022, he'll look to prove his worth early in the 2023 campaign as a utility man in the outfield. This spring, Meyers is batting .267 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored over 15 at-bats.
Mar 8 2023Meyers, who has gone 3-for-12 with a double and a walk through five Grapefruit League games, has been charged with three pitch-clock violations so far this spring, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both pitchers and hitters alike have faced the challenge of adopting to the implementation of the new pitch clock, but Meyers is perhaps struggling with the adjustment more than most. For his part, Meyers acknowledged that he needs to speed up his process of getting in the batter's box and believes the violations will be correctable, but it's yet another challenge the 26-year-old faces coming off a trying 2022 campaign. After being sidelined until late June of last season while recovering from shoulder surgery, Meyers batted just .227 and struck out in 33.8 percent of his 160 plate appearances to take himself out of the mix for regular playing time in center field during the Astros' march to their second World Series title.
Oct 1 2022Meyers went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers scored the opening run in the third inning, and he added a single and a steal in the seventh. This was the outfielder's first start since he was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday. He also matched his career high in major-league games played at 49, and he's produced a .218/.263/.310 slash line with two steals, one home run, 14 RBI, 13 runs scored, six doubles and two triples through 152 plate appearances in 2022.
Sep 29 2022Meyers was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers spent an extended period of time in Houston earlier this summer, recording a .557 OPS over 149 plate appearances. Since being shipped to Triple-A toward the end of August, he's slashed .337/.450/.543 over 111 plate appearances. He will likely serve as a depth piece in the Astros' outfield as they close out the season. In a corresponding move, Yainer Diaz was optioned to Triple-A and placed on the major-league taxi squad.
Aug 29 2022Meyers was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has struggled to a .190 average with one RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored over 18 games in August, likely prompting his demotion. The Astros have yet to announce a corresponding move.
Aug 22 2022Meyers went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base Sunday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers recently lost out on regular playing time after falling into a lengthy slump, as he's hit only .188 with four RBI and two runs scored in 23 games since the All-Star break. However, the team was without Jose Altuve (shoulder) on Sunday and Aledmys Diaz (groin) is on the injured list. If Altuve remains out, that could open up regular playing time once again for Meyers.
Aug 18 2022Meyers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers will take a seat for the third game in a row and appears to have lost hold of the center-field job while the Astros seem to have taken a full-blown committee approach to the position. Chas McCormick is making his second straight start in center and may have tentatively emerged as the preferred option, but Mauricio Dubon also picked up a start at the position Tuesday. In all likelihood, manager Dusty Baker will likely wait and see if any among McCormick, Dubon and Meyers can get hot at the plate before settling on a clear-cut top option in center field.
Aug 17 2022Meyers isn't starting Wednesday against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has gone just 1-for-6 over his last two games and will be on the bench for the fifth time in the last eight matchups. Chas McCormick is starting in center field and batting eighth.
Aug 16 2022Meyers isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been a quiet month for Meyers, who's gone 6-for-28 with two doubles and no RBI. Mauricio Dubon is the starting center fielder Tuesday.
Aug 13 2022Meyers will not start Saturday's game against Oakland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers had been serving as the Astros' primary center fielder, but he's now been on the bench for two consecutive games and for three of the last four contests. His .218/.260/.328 slash line in 37 games this season doesn't make a very good case that he should be an everyday regular for a team with World Series aspirations. Chas McCormick will be the center fielder Saturday.
Aug 12 2022Meyers isn't starting Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers went 1-for-4 with a run during Thursday's series finale against Texas and is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Mauricio Dubon will start in center field and bat ninth.
Aug 10 2022Meyers isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started the last four games and went 3-for-12 with two doubles, a run and four strikeouts. Mauricio Dubon will take over in center field and bat eighth.
Aug 7 2022Meyers will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers sat out back-to-back games heading into the weekend, but he'll close out the series in Cleveland by starting each of the final three contests. He went 3-for7 with a pair of doubles over the past two games to temporarily keep himself atop the depth chart in center field, but Meyers will need to keep producing in order to hold off the likes of Mauricio Dubon and Chas McCormick for playing time.
Aug 4 2022Meyers isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers went 1-for-9 with four strikeouts over his last three games and will be on the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Mauricio Dubon is starting in center field and batting eighth.
Aug 3 2022Meyers isn't starting Wednesday against Boston, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started the last three games and went 1-for-9 with four strikeouts. Mauricio Dubon is taking over in center field and batting ninth.
Jul 30 2022Meyers isn't in the lineup Saturday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has gone 1-for-14 with a triple, two RBI and six strikeouts over his last five games and will be on the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Mauricio Dubon is starting in center field and batting eighth.
Jul 29 2022Meyers is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started the past four games and will step out of the lineup after going 1-for-13 with six strikeouts during that span. Mauricio Dubon will take over in center field and bat eighth.
Jul 26 2022Meyers went 0-for-4 on Monday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers returned from a one-game absence caused by a bruised elbow, and he continued his slide at the plate, as he now has just four hits across his last 33 at-bats and is striking out at a 31.6 percent clip over that span. Meyers had a hot stretch in late June, but he is hitting just .238/.293/.345 across 92 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jul 25 2022Meyers (elbow) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers sat Sunday after being struck by a pitch on the elbow the night before, but he will avoid missing any further action. He will man center field and occupy the eighth spot in Houston's batting order.
Jul 24 2022Meyers (elbow) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers exited Saturday's contest during the ninth inning after being hit by a pitch on the elbow, and he'll be held out of the lineup for at least one game. Mauricio Dubon will man center field Sunday for Houston.
Jul 23 2022Meyers was removed from Saturday's game against the Mariners in the bottom of the ninth inning due to an apparent elbow injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers was hit in the elbow by a pitch in the top of the ninth inning and remained in the game to run the bases, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame. Prior to his departure, he went 2-for-3 with a double. It's not yet clear whether the 26-year-old will be forced to miss additional time.
Jul 21 2022Meyers is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Yankees, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After closing out the Astros' first-half schedule by making seven consecutive starts in center field, Meyers will hit the bench for Game 1 of the twin bill while Mauricio Dubon gets the nod at the position. Meyers has turned in a middling .646 OPS through 20 games since he returned from the 60-day injured list June 24, so he may not have a long leash atop the depth chart in center field.
Jul 11 2022Meyers went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and two runs scored Sunday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has been impressive since making his season debut June 24, tallying at least one hit in 12 of his 14 starts. That's led to a .314 average with 10 RBI and seven runs scored. Meyers has been the primary center fielder in Houston since his return, but with both Yordan Alvarez (hand) and Michael Brantley (shoulder) sidelined, he should have an even clearer path to playing time in the short term.
Jul 9 2022Meyers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has recorded hits in his last eight games, hitting .367 with a homer, a triple, two doubles, nine RBI and five runs during that time. Chas McCormick is taking over in center field while Aledmys Diaz serves as the designated hitter Saturday.
Jul 7 2022Meyers went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Wednesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers delivered an RBI double in the second inning and grounded out to drive in his second run in the fourth frame. He has started all but one game since returning from the injured list June 24 and has maintained a .300 average with 10 RBI and four runs scored across 41 plate appearances for the season.
Jul 3 2022Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll give way to Mauricio Dubon in center field in the series finale, Meyers still looks to be locked in as a regular in the Houston outfield. In his eight games since returning June 24 from a season-opening stint on the 60-day injured list, Meyers has gone 8-for-29 (.276 average) with a home run, a double, six RBI and three runs.
Jul 2 2022Meyers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, three RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers popped his first home run of the season in the bottom of the second inning. One frame later, he delivered a two-run single and came around to score on a Chas McCormick home run. Meyers has taken over as Houston's primary center fielder, and he has now tallied three multi-hit performances across seven games on the campaign.
Jun 29 2022Meyers went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers managed his first RBI of the season when he delivered a single to score Kyle Tucker in the fourth inning. The former has been in the starting lineup for every game since being activated from the 60-day injured list and has collected four hits across 14 at-bats. Meyers will need to make more consistent contact -- he's striking out at a 50 percent clip -- to hold off Mauricio Dubon and potentially Chas McCormick in the long term, but he appears to be in line for everyday playing time for the time being.
Jun 26 2022Meyers went 2-for-4 with a strikeout Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday after recovering from shoulder surgery. He has started both of the team's games in center field since, combining to go 2-for-7 with four strikeouts. Houston is likely to give Meyers some time to figure it out at the plate, as the combination of Chas McCormick and Jose Siri had largely been ineffective at the position for the first few months of the season.
Jun 24 2022Meyers (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers returned to the team Thursday but he was officially activated Friday. He'll likely operate in a utility role for the Astros, primarily handling the center field duties. Meyers has not appeared in a game since last season where he posted a .260 average with six homers, 28 RBI, 22 runs and three stolen bases over 146 at-bats in 49 games. Jose Siri was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
Jun 23 2022Meyers (shoulder) rejoined the Astros on Thursday for the start of their road trip in New York, but he has yet to be activated from the 60-day injured list, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers' 20-day rehab window came to an end Wednesday, so he'll be in limbo for the time being while the Astros decide whether to option him to Triple-A Sugar Land upon activating him or to include him on the 26-man active roster. Though he slashed an unremarkable .188/.259/.271 during the first 13 games of his minor-league assignment, he closed his stint at Sugar Land with a bang Wednesday, going 4-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk. Ideally, the Astros would have Meyers continue to play regularly at Triple-A, but he could represent the team's best option in center field, which has been a revolving door of late. Jose Siri, Chas McCormick and Mauricio Dubon have all seen at least four starts at the position this month, and while Dubon has performed the best of the three, the Astros have a greater need for Dubon at shortstop while Jeremy Pena (thumb) is on the IL and while Aledmys Diaz (shoulder) is day-to-day.
Jun 18 2022Meyers (shoulder) may not join the active roster once his rehab assignment runs out next week but could remain in the minors instead, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers played regularly down the stretch last season, hitting .260/.323/.438 in 49 games. He's been out all year while recovering from November shoulder surgery, and he hasn't looked particularly good through his first 10 rehab games for Triple-A Sugar Land, hitting .229/.317/.343. It's possible he'll be optioned once his rehab assignment ends and will remain in Triple-A until he proves he's ready to return to the majors.
Jun 15 2022Meyers (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has been on the injured list since the start of the regular season following offseason shoulder surgery, and his move to the 60-day IL is simply a procedural move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster after the Astros claimed outfielder Dillon Thomas off waivers Wednesday. Meyers began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land in early June and has hit .285 with a double, five runs and an RBI over eight games. He appears to be trending toward a return in the near future.
Jun 1 2022Meyers (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has been on the injured list since the start of the regular season while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. However, he's ramped up his intensity since mid-May and progressed to playing defense over the weekend. Although the 25-year-old is eligible to return at any point since he's on the 10-day injured list, he'll likely require several rehab games prior to rejoining the major-league club.
May 28 2022Meyers (shoulder) played center field in an extended spring training game Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has been playing in extended spring training games as the designated hitter for a week and a half, but Saturday's matchup marked the first time that he had played defense in West Palm Beach. It's not yet clear when the 25-year-old will be able to begin a rehab assignment, but he's made good progress recently.
May 17 2022Meyers (shoulder) played designated hitter in an extended spring training game Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game action was Meyers' first since November shoulder surgery. He still has steps to take before he's ready to return to the big-league roster, but it looks as though he could be nearing a rehab assignment.
May 14 2022Meyers (shoulder) has been throwing to bases at high intensity and taking live at-bats, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers resumed hitting last week, and general manager James Click said the outfielder has looked good while ramping up his workload recently. If Meyers continues to feel good, the team will consider sending him on a rehab assignment within the next few days.
May 7 2022Meyers hit live pitching this week for the first time since undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has been out all year since undergoing the procedure in November. While he's taking steps in the right direction, he remains without a clear timetable.
May 1 2022Astros general manager James Click suggested Sunday that a potential rehab assignment isn't imminent for Meyers, who is on the mend from shoulder surgery, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: At the start of spring training, multiple reports suggested Meyers was ahead of schedule in his recovery from November surgery to address a torn labrum, but the 25-year-old has yet to be cleared for game action six weeks later. Meyers still looks to be progressing in his rehab program, but he'll likely still need to clear multiple steps in his throwing program before he's cleared to play the outfield. The Astros have yet to transfer Meyers to the 60-day injured list, which at least suggests the team believes he has a chance to make his season debut by the end of May.
Apr 18 2022Meyers (shoulder) has been throwing from 90 feet, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers remains at the team's spring training facility to rehab from shoulder surgery. General manager James Click stated that Meyers' ability to hit and field is ahead of his throwing, but that the recovery continues to go well. There has been no formal timeline for Meyers to return to the field, but he will likely have embark on a rehab assignment before being activated.
Apr 7 2022Meyers (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers spent spring training recovering from shoulder surgery that he underwent in November, and he isn't expected to be ready to play until at least May. A better timetable for his return should be revealed once he's cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. For the time being, manager Dusty Baker said earlier this week that Meyers will remain at the Astros' facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. to continue his rehab program, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle.
Mar 14 2022Meyers (shoulder) said Monday that he expects to open the season on the Astros' injured list, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Meyers is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the surgery he underwent in early November to address a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the 25-year-old won't be able to reach the finish line in his rehab program before the regular season gets underway. That being said, Meyers should remain a regular participant in workouts throughout camp, as he noted that he was feeling good after doing throwing and hitting drills Monday. His absence to begin the season likely leaves Chas McCormick, Jose Siri and Lewis Brinson as the main candidates to claim the opening in Houston's everyday outfield alongside established regulars Michael Brantley and Kyle Tucker.
Nov 10 2021Meyers won't be healthy for Opening Day 2022 after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers suffered the injury during the ALDS and initially attempted to play through the issue before eventually being removed from the playoff roster. The 25-year-old had his first taste of big-league action in 2021 and hit .260/.323/.438 with six homers, 28 RBI, 22 runs and three stolen bases in 49 games. Myers figured to have a chance at securing the starting job in center field during spring training, but he now won't be ready for the start of the 2022 campaign while going through his rehab work.
Oct 26 2021Meyers (shoulder) was excluded from the Astros' World Series roster, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers hurt his shoulder in the final game of the ALDS. While he remained on the roster for the duration of the ALCS, he didn't get into a game. He isn't expected to be ready to contribute during the World Series, so he's been replaced by utility man Marwin Gonzalez.
Oct 25 2021Astros manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Meyers' (shoulder) status remains in doubt for the World Series matchup with Atlanta, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has been tending to a left shoulder injury since crashing into the outfield wall during the Astros' Game 4 win over the White Sox in the ALDS. He was expected to make his return at some point during the Astros' matchup with the Red Sox in the ALCS, but he missed all six contests after experiencing a setback. Meyers will most likely be excluded from the World Series roster, which will be released prior to Game 1 on Tuesday.
Oct 20 2021Astros manager Dusty Baker suggested Wednesday that Meyers experienced a setback in his recovery from a shoulder injury that will likely sideline him for the remainder of the ALCS matchup with the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's Game 5, with Jose Siri getting the nod in center field in his stead. Since Meyers' shoulder issue is an existing concern rather than a new one, the Astros aren't able to remove him from the ALCS roster and replace him with a healthy player. Baker implied Meyers would likely be deactivated if the Astros had the ability to do so.
Oct 19 2021Meyers (shoulder) was scratched from the lineup for Game 4 of the ALCS against Boston on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers was originally listed as the Astros' starting center fielder and was lined up to make his ALCS debut, having missed the first three games of the series after hurting his shoulder at the end of the ALDS. Instead, it will be Chas McCormick manning the position. It's not clear if Meyers suffered a setback or if he's simply been deemed not quite ready.
Oct 18 2021Meyers (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Game 3 of the ALCS against Boston on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers hasn't played since exiting Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Tuesday with left shoulder discomfort. While he's been cleared to play Monday, he's evidently not yet ready to start. Jose Siri will be the center fielder Monday after Chas McCormick got the nod in the first two games of the series.
Oct 16 2021Meyers (shoulder) isn't starting Game 2 of the ALCS against the Red Sox on Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers didn't appear off the bench in Game 1 of the series as he continues to deal with a shoulder injury. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available in a depth role Saturday, but Chas McCormick will start in center field and bat eighth.
Oct 15 2021Meyers (shoulder) will be on the bench for Game 1 of the ALCS against Boston on Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers exited Tuesday's ALDS game against the White Sox after experiencing shoulder discomfort. The fact that he's been included on the Astros' ALCS roster seemingly indicates that he'll be ready to play soon, but it will be Chas McCormick who starts in center to kick off the series.
Oct 14 2021Meyers (shoulder) played catch Thursday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers left Tuesday's ALDS game against the White Sox with left shoulder discomfort. Whether or not he's in the mix to start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Red Sox on Friday will depend on how his shoulder responds to throwing.
Oct 12 2021Meyers exited Tuesday's game against the White Sox with left shoulder discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will likely head for more tests to determine his availability going forward. Meyers suffered the injury while attempting to rob a Gavin Sheets home run at the wall. Chas McCormick replaced him in center field.
Oct 8 2021Meyers is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against Chicago, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers takes a seat after going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run Thursday. Chas McCormick is starting in center field and batting eighth in Game 2.
Oct 2 2021Meyers started in center field and went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers was part of Houston's "hangover" lineup one day after clinching the division title. After a blistering August, Meyers cooled off in September, posting a .615 OPS over 24 contests, though he managed to drive in 11 during that span.
Sep 29 2021Meyers isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rays, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has lost out on playing time recently and will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Jose Siri will draw the start in center field and bat eighth.
Sep 28 2021Meyers is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers is now set to sit his second game in a row after struggling through a 1-for-18 stretch that dates back to Sept. 19. Aledmys Diaz, Chas McCormick and Kyle Tucker will start in the Houston outfield from left to right Tuesday.
Sep 26 2021Meyers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts Saturday and is now hitting .115 with three RBI in his last 10 games. Jose Siri starts in center field and bats ninth Sunday.
Sep 20 2021Meyers will sit Monday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers is the Astros' primary center fielder at the moment, but he doesn't have anything close to an everyday role there. He's started in that spot nine times in 18 games thus far in September, compared to six times for Monday's starter Chas McCormick, while also starting once in left field.
Sep 18 2021Meyers is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers sits after making three straight starts. Chas McCormick takes over in center field.
Sep 15 2021Meyers went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers put an end to a 0-for-10 skid over his previous five games when he took Texas starter Kohei Arihara deep to right-center field in the second inning. He also added a single in the eighth for just his second two-hit outing of the month. Meyers enjoyed a fast start in August following his call-up, but he's cooled considerably in September, hitting .207/.324/.448 with 15 strikeouts against four walks over 11 games.
Sep 14 2021Meyers is not starting Tuesday against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll sit for the second time in three games after going 0-for-3 with a walk and run scored in Monday's win. Jose Siri will man center field and bat eighth.
Sep 12 2021Meyers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An 0-for-2, two-walk performance Saturday lowered Meyers' average to .233 with a home run, six RBI and three walks in his last 10 games. Chas McCormick is starting in center field and batting eighth Sunday.
Sep 10 2021Meyers isn't starting Friday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Wednesday and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Chas McCormick will start in center field and bat eighth.
Sep 7 2021Meyers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers started each of the last two games and went 3-for-8 with a home run, a double, four RBI and a walk. Chas McCormick will take his place in center field and bat eighth.
Sep 6 2021Meyers will start in center field and bat eighth Monday against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Padres, Meyers will remain in the lineup for a second straight game. Even though Chas McCormick was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, he's only picked up one start in the Astros' subsequent four games, suggesting that Meyers could be ahead of him on the depth chart in center field.
Sep 4 2021Meyers and Chas McCormick will share center field throughout the month of September, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers acquitted himself well in center field while McCormick was on the injured list, but McCormick started Friday after being reinstated. Going forward, matchups will dictate which of the two starts. Both bat from the right side, so Houston manager Dusty Baker will determine what's best for the team on a given day. That includes whether a defensive or offensive presence is needed, and whether a batter hits fastballs or breaking balls better. Baker had planned on McCormick, who has the longer track record against MLB pitching, being the everyday center fielder after Myles Straw was traded, but Meyers' .827 OPS over his first 84 plate appearances altered the plan. Neither player will start Saturday, as Yordan Alvarez will play left field with Kyle Tucker in center and Michael Brantley in right.
Aug 31 2021Meyers went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 4-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers delivered the game-winning run in the top of the eighth inning, plating Kyle Tucker, who had singled and stole second base. The 25-year-old Meyers had been off the prospect radar before exploding at Triple-A Sugar Land this season, and that explosion continued against MLB pitching. He's hit in six straight contests and 16 of 18 as a starter. His primary competition for playing time, Chas McCormick (hand), kicked off a rehab assignment Monday at Sugar Land.
Aug 29 2021Meyers went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers has hit well since joining the Astros, be it as a fill-in for Kyle Tucker earlier this month or for Chas McCormick (hand) at the moment. The Astros confirmed McCormick will begin a two-game rehab assignment Monday at Triple-A Sugar Land, and the outfielder could be reinstated from the injured list Friday. That will mean a reduction in playing time for Meyers, but he's performed well enough to warrant a semi-regular presence in the lineup. Meyers is batting .345 with seven RBI since McCormick landed on the injured list.
Aug 28 2021Meyers went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers delivered a two-run double as part of Houston's five-run seventh inning that turned the game in the Astros' favor. He is getting regular run in center field with Chas McCormick (hand) on the injured list. Since his Aug. 1 callup, Meyers has an .863 OPS with three home runs, 14 RBI and 10 runs over 19 games.
Aug 25 2021Meyers will start in center field and bat eighth Wednesday against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers' run as an everyday player in the Houston outfield looked like it would come to an end after Kyle Tucker was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, but the rookie should hang on to a regular role for at least another week and a half after Chas McCormick (hand) was moved to the IL in a corresponding move. Since receiving the call to the big leagues July 30, the 25-year-old Meyers is slashing .308/.339/.538 with three home runs, one stolen base and 11 RBI in 56 plate appearances.
Aug 22 2021Meyers went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers drove in a run with his double in the second inning and finished the contest with three base hits. Over the last six games, he's gone 10-for-23 (.435) with six RBI and three extra-base hits. He should continue seeing playing time as long as Kyle Tucker is on the COVID-19 list.
Aug 21 2021Meyers went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 12-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers took Yusei Kikuchi yard for a two-run blast in the second inning, one of four homers the Astros hit off the left-hander. Meyers has remarkably held his own since his call-up near the end of July. He's slashing .306/.359/.611 with five extra-base hits, seven RBI, seven runs scored, a stolen base and 2:13 BB:K through his first 13 games in the majors.
Aug 16 2021Meyers started in right field and went 1-for-4 in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meyers filled in for Kyle Tucker (undisclosed) for a second consecutive day Sunday and could get more chances this week. Houston manager Dusty Baker said Tucker, who was placed on the injured list for health and safety reasons, will not be available this coming week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Meyers is riding a four-game hit streak and is 5-for-18 with two home runs and five RBI since joining the Astros on July 30.
Aug 14 2021Meyers went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in Saturday's 8-2 victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie outfielder broke through with by far his biggest game as a major-leaguer, swatting a solo home run in the third inning and adding a grand slam in the sixth. The long balls and RBI were the first of his career. Meyers has seen sporadic playing time since getting called up at the end of July, so Saturday's performance could earn him more opportunities. He showed well in the minors prior to his promotion, slashing .343/.408/.598 with 16 homers, 51 RBI and 10 stolen bases with Triple-A Sugar Land this season.
Aug 11 2021Meyers went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old hasn't seen much playing time since his ascension to the big-league roster July 30, but he made a spot start in right field to give Kyle Tucker rest Wednesday. In the sixth inning, Meyers got aboard with a single, stole second and scored on a Martin Maldonado sacrifice fly. Meyers is now 2-for-10 with a double, a steal and two runs scored across six games. With a .343/.408/.598 slash line, 16 home runs and 10 stolen bases at Triple-A Sugar Land this year, he appears to have put together a blend of power and speed that he hadn't shown in his first three years of minor-league ball.
Jul 30 2021Meyers had his contract selected by the Astros on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Houston shipped out Myles Straw to Cleveland on Friday, opening the door for Meyers to receive his first taste of the big leagues. Chas McCormick is slated to take over the everyday role in center field, while Meyers initially fills a depth role in the outfield.