Leadoff success is Chas McCormick's path to playing every day for Astros
Chas McCormick connects on a two-run single that was part of his four-RBI day in the Astros' 5-1 victory at Minnesota on Sunday.PITTSBURGH — The leadoff man returned Monday after just a weekend away. The Astros must absorb his on-field absence for at least another month and a half, but just seeing Jose Altuve afforded a jolt this club craved.
Ten games into the test, Baker might have found his first certainty. Chas McCormick’s comfort atop the batting order is obvious. He hit leadoff for most of his minor league career before breaking into the big leagues in late 2020. Baker batted McCormick there eight times last season. Meyers can still find time in center field on days McCormick is in left or at designated hitter, but it’s clear Baker wants to seize advantage of a lineup that finally appears stable.
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