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Astros’ Jake Meyers Exits Pre-Game with Calf Tightness, Return Uncertain

Houston’s breakout two-way center fielder has missed multiple games as the team monitors his recovery from right calf tightness.

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Astros center fielder Jake Meyers (6) was in the starting lineup Wednesday before being removed during pregame warmups and helped off the field by a trainer.
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Overview

  • Meyers left Wednesday’s Guardians series finale jog with a trainer after feeling right calf tightness just before the first pitch.
  • He previously exited the July 6 game against the Dodgers with soreness and has been rested the past two matchups under manager Joe Espada’s cautious approach.
  • Through early July, Meyers was batting .308/.369/.405 with three home runs, 21 RBIs and a career-high 14 stolen bases in 316 plate appearances.
  • Offseason mechanical adjustments, including a new leg kick developed with hitting coach Troy Snitker and his father Paul, have driven his career-best offensive surge.
  • Defensively, he ranks third among all MLB center fielders in Outs Above Average, providing a stabilizing presence in Houston’s outfield.