Schafer battling toe injury: The Houston Chronicle reports Astros center fielder Jordan Schafer met with a doctor Wednesday morning after experiencing a setback with a toe injury he originally suffered in a series against the Rangers over the weekend. I think he possibly would be available for (Wednesday's game but certainly it sounds like a day-to-day thing, general manager Jeff Luhnow said. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
Toe - Questionable for May 23 vs. Chicago Cubs (Updated - 5/23/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Schafer took to Twitter and wrote that his injury is pretty painful, but Lunhow said the injury was deemed largely insignificant. Schafer did return to the lineup Tuesday after missing two games with a lower leg muscle strain. Schafer is a bit banged up right now, but it doesn't appear he is headed for the DL. Schafer has steals potential, but he remains a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/19/2012 22:42 Astros use three HRs to edge Rangers
Justin Maxwell hit one of Houston's season-high three homers to put his team on top in the fifth inning and the Astros held on for a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.
05/18/2012 23:35 Beltre's HR, Rangers' bullpen top Astros
Adrian Beltre hit a home run and Michael Young broke out of a slump with two hits and an RBI to lift the Texas Rangers to a 4-1 victory against the Houston Astros on Friday night.
05/18/2012 15:49 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
05/10/2012 01:41 Marlins win in 12, complete 8-1 road trip
Omar Infante's two-run single in the 12th inning lifted the Miami Marlins to a 5-3 victory against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Jordan Schafer started last season in the Braves system, but got the call to the majors in May after Nate McLouth went down with an injury. He would remain a regular in the starting lineup and batted .240 with seven RBI and 15 stolen bases in his first 52 games. He cracked a bone in his finger in late July and was placed on the DL. While on the shelf, Atlanta shipped him to Houston in the Michael Bourn deal and he made his Astros debut on Aug. 22. Schafer would hit .245 down the stretch but enters 2012 as the man to beat in center field for Houston. The 25-year-old has some decent speed and has showed he can hit for average in the minors. But his skills have not quite translated to the majors. While he should see everyday at-bats, target Schafer in NL-only formats on Draft Day. (Updated 1/9/12)