Houston Astros

Bryan Abreu

RP

The Astros begin a three-game series in Toronto on Monday, so it's possible Abreu is dealing with a visa issue. If that's the case, Abreu will likely rejoin the team Thursday in Detroit. Logan VanWey is grabbing Abreu's spot on the roster and in the bullpen.

Cristian Javier

SP

Javier's control wasn't on point during Sunday's start -- the fourth of his rehab assignment -- but he was able to build up to 75 pitches (43 strikes) and looks ready to return from the 60-day injured list from a workload standpoint. He'll presumably join the Astros on their road trip this week and throw a bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday before likely slotting back into the big-league rotation this weekend in Detroit. Javier, who has been on the shelf since April 10 due to a Grade 2 right shoulder strain, posted a 6.17 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB in 11.2 innings over his four starts between Sugar Land and Double-A Corpus Christi.

Nick Allen

SS

Allen appears poised to head out on a rehab assignment in the near future, perhaps as soon as later this week. The 27-year-old has been on the shelf since June 8 due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and should serve as a utility infielder for Houston once he's activated.

LaMonte Wade Jr.

1B

Houston deactivated Wade on the 10-day injured list June 9 after he was diagnosed with a right hamstring injury, but his ability to take part in baseball activities just over a week later suggests that he's dealing with just a mild strain. Wade likely won't need more than a handful of rehab games to prove his health, so he could return from the IL before the end of June if the Astros have room for him on the active roster.

Jeremy Pena

SS

Pena was forced to depart Monday's contest versus the Blue Jays with a right hamstring cramp. If it is indeed just a cramp and not a strain, Pena could avoid a stint on the injured list. However, since he already missed significant time earlier this season with an injury to the same hamstring, the Astros figure to be cautious. Raynel Delgado is covering shortstop for Houston on Tuesday.