Paredes had started 22 consecutive games in the second spot since May 19, when Espada inserted him after leadoff hitter Jeremy Peña and moved Jose Altuve to the third spot.

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Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick hit off a tee Friday in a step in his recovery from a left oblique strain, manager Joe Espada said. McCormick is on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 30 with the oblique strain, which occurred on a swing in a game against the Rays.

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