Worth noting
• The Astros played with 24 players on their active roster on Friday. They designated left-hander Xavier Cedeno for assignment on Thursday to open up a spot on the 40-man roster, when infielder Brandon Laird was called up, and they had yet to replace that spot. Manager Bo Porter said someone would be added following Friday's game.
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