Correa (Hamstring) Returns To Astros Lineup, Bats 3rd, Hits HR

Houston Astros rookie shortstop Carlos Correa has returned to the lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners.

Correa, 20, missed four straight games with a strained left hamstring. Luckily for the AL West-leading Astros, they didn’t have to place the young star on the DL. Instead, Correa is back in the lineup, playing shortstop and batting third on Monday. He already has a home run and two RBI.

"Ready to go." - @teamcjcorrea on returning to the #Astros lineup tonight. pic.twitter.com/1uwGeweTZ3

— Houston Astros (@astros) August 31, 2015

Houston went 2-2 in Correa’s absence while still maintaining a three-game lead over the Texas Rangers in the division. Correa will provide a big boost the potential AL Rookie of the Year has adjusted to life at the majors with solid numbers. In 68 games, he owns a .278/.347/.510 batting line with 15 HR 43 RBI and 11 SB.