Brendan Rodgers has been placed on the injured list with a left oblique strain. His performance this season has struggled, impacting the Astros' infield depth.

Brendan Rodgers hit a pivotal home run extending the Astros' lead, marking a crucial moment after a stretch of ineffective appearances at the plate.

Brendan Rodgers replaced Altuve in the lineup following the latter's injury, indicating the Astros' reliance on their depth in the face of injury struggles.

Brendan Rodgers has shown improvements in his swing mechanics with a decreased ground ball rate but is struggling with consistency, impacting his overall production. Despite recent successes, including a pivotal home run, his performance metrics remain a concern, putting pressure on him to solidify his spot within the Astros' lineup.

Brendan Rodgers is dealing with left hip soreness, causing him to miss games. Manager Joe Espada suggests he is improving as he participated in pregame activities. The Astros miss his contributions as he has been an essential part of their lineup.