Lee records three-hit game: Houston first baseman Carlos Lee had a nice night at the dish on Wednesday in a win over the Cubs. Lee recorded three singles in four at-bats in the game as he came around to score twice in the 5-1 victory. Lee is now batting .306 on the season for the Astros. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Lee has gone 5 for 11 in his last three games and is batting over .300 for the year. That said, his power numbers are not that great with just four homers and 21 RBI. The aging veteran has definitely proven he can still swing the lumber, however, and remains a worthy Fantasy option in most mixed formats. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/20/2012 17:25 Rangers' Lewis wins on mound, at plate
Colby Lewis allowed four hits in eight-plus innings and drove in two runs, and the Texas Rangers took a five-run lead in the first inning before coasting to a 6-1 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
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 11:18 Interleague Play: A look at possible NL DHs
A look at who each NL team might use at DH when they play an American League team on the road in interleague play this season.
Carlos Lee saw a serious drop off in his average in 2010, but he mounted a bit of a comeback a season ago. He batted .275 with 94 RBI but the 18 homers he posted were his fewest since his rookie campaign. Still, he got on base at a .342 clip and slugged .446 while seeing action in 155 games. The Astros have started playing him at first base more the last few seasons and he could see most of his work there in 2012. Keeping him out of the outfield as much as possible should keep the 35-year-old healthier and productive, which should help him get back over the 20-homer mark. While he won't have much lineup protection in Houston, Lee should be one of the Astros’ few viable Fantasy options, just like he has been for more than a decade. Lee should be off the board by the later rounds in mixed leagues on Draft Day. (Updated 1/9/12)