Astros attrition continues with Meyers move to IL

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Houston Astros
NEWS: The Astros placed OF Jake Meyers on the 10-day IL with a calf strain.
IMPACT: Medium 
BHQ SPIN: The 29-year-old Meyers was in the midst of his best season, hitting .308 with 14 SB and 47 runs scored. He’ll be shut down through the All-Star break for sure, but there’s been no further word on how long the calf will keep him out. Taylor Trammell got two games in CF and Kenedy Corona one this week when Meyers was out, so we’ve adjusted up the OF PT% for those three accordingly. Mauricio Dubón also is an option in CF, but he’s been one of the SS replacements for Jeremy Peña, who is expected back shortly after the break. As Meyers’ timeline becomes public, we’ll make further PT adjustments as...

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