But ahead of the series against the Cleveland Guardians, the Astros announced a roster move involving Walker. The Astros placed Walker on the paternity list and called up outfielder Kennedy Corona from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Guardians update (40-47): They lost their 10th straight game Sunday as the Tigers completed a three-game sweep at Progressive Field. Steven Kwan .571 (4 for 7) and Bo Naylor .429 (3 for 7) have hit the Astros well this year. Cade Smith owns Cleveland’s only win against them this year following a solid 6 1/3-inning start by Bibee on June 8.

The Guardians are 40-48 with a -59 run differential, 26th in MLB with an 85 wRC+, 13th in baserunning runs above average at -0.3, sixth in Defense at +5, 26th in starting pitcher SIERA at 4.40, and 13th in bullpen SIERA at 3.