Jordan Schafer (OF)

Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (leg) is doing better after injuring his lower left leg ...

Astros outfielder Jordan Schafer was held out of the starting lineup Sunday against the Rangers with a lower leg muscle strain, which he sustained Saturday. Schafer said he hopes to return to the lineup Monday against the Cubs, but manager Brad Mills said Schafer is likely out until Wednesday. He won't need an MRI unless Schafer wakes up Monday and doesn't feel good. Justin Maxwell started in center...

Astros outfielder Jordan Schafer left Saturday night's contest against the Rangers with an apparent ankle injury. Schafer appeared to sustain the injury while chasing down a ball in right field and colliding with teammate Justin Maxwell. He immediately limped off the field after the play and was replaced in the lineup by Brian Bogusevic.

Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (ankle) left the game Saturday, May 19, against the Texas ...

Astros outfielder Jordan Schafer posted his first four-hit game of the season on Wednesday against Miami, as he went 4 for 5 with a double and a run scored in a 5-3 loss. Schafer raised his batting average to .262 on the season.

Astros outfielder Jordan Schafer was able to remain in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's contest against the Marlins after being hit in the knee by a pitch on Monday night. Schafer has dealt with a rash of bumps and bruises during the early part of the season, which most attribute to his aggressive style of play. "That's just part of playing the game," Schafer told MLB.com. "I'm not going to...

After leaving Wednesday's contest due to lower back tightness, Astros outfielder Jordan Schafer remained in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cardinals and showed no signs of the injury. He went 0 for 4 with a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases in the 5-4 win. Schafer has gone 10 for 39 (.256) with home run, five RBI and five stolen bases in his last 10 games. ...

Houston outfielder Jordan Schafer remained in the starting lineup for Friday's game against St. Louis after leaving his previous outing with lower back tightness. Schafer stayed atop the batting order Friday despite also dealing with an oblique injury earlier this week.

Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (back) is back in the lineup Friday, May 4, and ...

Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (back) is expected to return to the lineup Friday, May ...

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