Availability
Nick Allen is expected to begin a rehab assignment over the weekend.
Fantasy Impact
Allen is recovering from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain that landed him on the injured list June 8. He has progressed to taking batting practice and fielding ground balls and is on track to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend. He is expected to be activated from the injured list in early July.
The Astros say Nick Allen is "really, really close to being activated."
Fantasy Impact
Allen is working out with the team on Friday. It appears he could be activated from the injured list as early as next week.
Astros manager Joe Espada said Nick Allen will be activated from the injured list soon.
Fantasy Impact
Allen will likely be activated from the injured list by the end of June.
Nick Allen is completing therapeutic exercises in Houston.
Fantasy Impact
Allen was placed on the injured list last week. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
The Astros placed Nick Allen on the injured list with a hamstring injury.
Fantasy Impact
Allen went down with the injury over the weekend. Shay Whitcomb was recalled as the corresponding move.