Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Ken Giles has been unavailable for the last couple of games due to a back issue.
Freddie Freeman has no fractures in his left wrist and is considered day-to-day.
Ryon Healy (ankle) has joined up with Double-A Arkansas to begin a minor league rehab assignment.
Mariners released RHP Pat Light.
Ben Zobrist (back) could be available off the bench Thursday against the Cardinals.
Zach Britton (heel) is scheduled to throw off a half-mound on Friday.
Twins manager Paul Molitor said he thinks Max Kepler (knee) is "going to be OK."
Mets signed RHP Scott Copeland to a minor league contract.