Astros Third Baseman To Miss At Least This Weekends Series Against The White Sox

Houston Astros lose Alex Bregman to elbow injury

Astros' third baseman to miss at least this weekend's series against the White Sox.

Bregman out with right elbow swelling.

The Houston Astros will be without starting third baseman Alex Bregman for at least this weekend's series against the Chicago White Sox. Bregman is unlikely to play this weekend with what he described as swelling in his right elbow. The injury is not considered serious, but the Astros are being cautious with the 30-year-old. Bregman is a key part of the Astros' offense, batting .297 with 18 home runs and 61 RBIs this season. His absence will be a blow to the Astros, who are currently in first place in the AL West. The Astros will likely start J.J. Matijevic at third base in Bregman's absence. Matijevic is batting .262 with 10 home runs and 38 RBIs this season. The Astros are hoping to get Bregman back in the lineup as soon as possible, but they are not rushing him back. The Astros have a 6.5-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the AL West. The Mariners have won seven straight games and are starting to put pressure on the Astros. The Astros will need to stay healthy and play well down the stretch if they want to win the AL West and make a deep run in the playoffs.