Astros star outfielder and 2017 World Series MVP George Springer is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Pitcher Collin McHugh is also expected to return from the MLB's injured list.
It had been a month since the outfielder last suited up for the Astros, being sidelined with a hamstring injury.
ORIGINAL STORY: Astros' George Springer on the 10-day injured list heading to IL: Astros
Both Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa also missed time during Springer's absence, which left the Astros with a depleted roster. The team went 14-12 during Springer's recovery.
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Springer is currently at 17 home runs on the season with a .308 batting average and 43 RBI's.
The Astros currently sit at 49-30 and lead the American League West by 6.5 games. They recently ended a seven-game losing streak with a 9-4 win over the New York Yankees.
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