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HOUSTON — For two months http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-max-kepler-jersey , the Astros have endured a debilitating rash of injuries, but on Monday, they caught a glimpse of the light at the end of their tunnel of short-handed rosters.third baseman Alex Bregman, second baseman Jose Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa atop their batting order for the first time since June 25, they announced that a trio of disabled contributors are slated for reinstatement when the active roster expands beyond 25 players this Saturday.Catcher Brian McCann (right knee surgery), center fielder Jake Marisnick (left groin strain) and right-handed reliever Chris Devenski (left hamstring tightness) are all scheduled to return to the roster this weekend, leaving right-hander Lance McCullers (right forearm strain) alone on the 10-day disabled list. McCullers is set to return later in September, most likely in a relief role.Article continues below ...The Astros (81-50) have overcome their numerous maladies, maintaining their lead in the American League West despite their depleted roster and the extended excellence of the Oakland Athletics, who pulled even with the Astros atop the division twice last week.But Houston improved to 6-0 with Altuve back in the fold with their 11-4 victory over the Athletics on Monday, a victory that extended their lead in the AL West to 2 1/2 games over Oakland heading into Tuesday’s meeting.Springer, Bregman, Altuve and Correa were a combined 8-for-17 with three walks, six runs and six RBIs. Bregman went 4-for-5 with four RBIs and matched his single-game high for hits.“When we’re going well we have this extended lineup, this long lineup where it doesn’t matter where we are,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. “We’re a threat; we showed that again.”Said Bregman: “When we’re healthy we’re the best team in baseball, and we’re getting healthy. So, it’s a good start.”Right-hander Charlie Morton (13-3, 3.05 ERA) will start for the Astros on Tuesday. Morton is 1-1 with a 3.80 ERA over four career starts against the Athletics and has not recorded a decision while posting a 2.89 ERA over two starts this season.He allowed a season-high-tying six runs in his previous start while working five innings in a 10-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.Right-hander Edwin Jackson (4-3, 2.97 ERA) gets the starting nod for Oakland. He is 2-2 with a 4.11 ERA over nine career appearances (eight starts) against the Astros, including a start on Aug. 17 at Oakland Coliseum where he allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts over five innings in a 4-3 victory. Jackson did not factor into the decision in that victory.The Athletics (79-53) on Monday recalled right-hander Daniel Mengden from Triple-A Nashville, and Mengden allowed four hits and two walks while working four scoreless innings of relief against the Astros. With ace left-hander Sean Manaea recently placed on the 10-day disabled list with a shoulder impingement, Mengden could assume his place in the rotation.Mengden, a fourth-round selection by Houston in 2014, is 6-6 with a 4.47 ERA over 16 starts this season. The MLB All-Star Game may be a glorified exhibition in the eyes of many observers, but once the players step out of their dugouts and across the white lines, they are playing for their legacy and history.It may not determine home-field advantage in the World Series any longer, but the game's all-time best have helped cement their reputations with starring performances in the All-Star Game, and today's players have a chance to do the same thing.Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels already knows this as he has already won the All-Star Game MVP award twice in his career. Since the Angels have only been to the to the postseason once during his tenure (Division Series vs. Kansas City in 2014) Eddie Rosario Jersey , this is his best chance to show baseball fans what he can do on a grand scale.His performance can help cement a reputation that many believe makes him the best player in the game and comparable to the legendary Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on a historical level.National League manager Dave Roberts has a chance to help the National League turn things around in the All-Star Game.Gregory Bull/Associated PressIt's also an opportunity for Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to resume their battle. Hinch led the Astros to a seven-game victory over Roberts and the Dodgers in last year's World Series, and they are the managers of their respective leagues in this game. Neither manager wants to make the mistake that costs his league a chance at victory.The game will be played at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., but the American League is designated as the home team because this is the fourth straight year that a National League city served as the venue for the Midsummer Classic. Two years ago, the American League was the home team even though the game was played in San Diego.2018 MLB All-Star Game InformationDate:Tuesday, July 17Time:8 p.m. ETTV:FoxRostersAmerican LeagueStartersWilson Ramos. C, Tampa Bay*Jose Abreu, 1B. Chicago White SoxJose Altuve. 2B, HoustonJose Ramirez, 3B, ClevelandManny Machado, SS, BaltimoreMike Trout, OF, Los Angeles AngelsAaron Judge, OF, New York YankeesMookie Betts, OF, BostonJ.D. Martinez, OF, Boston ReservesSalvador Perez, C, Kansas City (Designated as starter after Ramos injury.)Yan Gomes, C, ClevelandMitch Moreland, 1B, BostonJed Lowrie, 2B, OaklandGleyber Torres, 2B Robbie Grossman Jersey , New York Yankees*Alex Bregman, 3B, HoustonFrancisco Lindor, SS, ClevelandJean Segura, SS, SeattleMichael Brantley, OF, ClevelandShin-Soo Choo, OF, TexasMitch Haniger, OF, SeattleGeorge Springer, OF, HoustonNelson Cruz, DH, Seattle PitchersTrevor Bauer, ClevelandJose Berrios, MinnesotaAroldis Chapman, New York Yankees*Gerrit Cole, HoustonEdwin Diaz, SeattleJ.A. Happ, TorontoJoe Jimenez, DetroitCraig Kimbrel, BostonCorey Kluber, Cleveland*Charlie Morton, HoustonChris Sale, BostonLuis Severino, New York YankeesBlake Treinen, OaklandJustin Verlander Kyle Gibson Jersey , Detroit* National LeagueStartersWillson Contreras, C, Chicago CubsFreddie Freeman, 1B, AtlantaJavier Baez, 2B, Chicago CubsNolan Arenado, 3B, ColoradoBrandon Crawford, SS, San FranciscoNick Markakis, OF, AtlantaMatt Kemp, OF, Los Angeles DodgersBryce Harper, OF, Washington ReservesYadier Molina, C, St. LouisBuster Posey, C, San Francisco*J.T. Realmuto, C, MiamiJesus Aguilar, 1B, MilwaukeePaul Goldschmidt, 1B, ArizonaJoey Votto, 1B, CincinnatiOzzie Albies, 2B Logan Morrison Jersey , AtlantaScooter Gennett, 2B, CincinnatiEugenio Suarez, 3B, CincinnatiTrevor Story, SS, ColoradoCharlie Blackmon, OF, ColoradoLorenzo Cain, OF, MilwaukeeChristian Yelich, OF, Milwaukee PitchersPatrick Corbin, ArizonaZack Greinke, ArizonaJacob deGrom, New York MetsSean Doolittle, Washington*Mike Foltynewicz, AtlantaJosh Hader, MilwaukeeJason Jeffress, MilwaukeeBrad Hand, San DiegoKenley Jansen, Los Angeles DodgersJon Lester, Chicago Cubs*Miles Mikolas, St. Louis*Aaron Nola, PhiladelphiaMax Scherzer, WashingtonRoss Stripling, Los Angeles DodgersFelipe Vazquez, Pittsburgh*-denotes player won't be participating in All-Star Game. Here's how the starting lineups should look for both teams, along with an explanation.American League1. Jose Altuve, 2B2. Mookie Betts Orlando Arcia Jersey , LF3. Mike Trout, CF4. Manny Machado, SS5. Jose Ramirez, 3B6. J.D. Martinez, DH7. Aaron Judge, RF8. Jose Abreu, 1B9. Sal Perez, CChris Sale, PAltuve is a sensational igniter and could get the American League started with a blast, while Betts is a sensational hitter who is having a brilliant year.Trout deserves the position of honor in the No. 3 hole, while Machado can carry any lineup from the No. 4 position.Ramirez is in the No. 5 spot ahead of the slugging Martinez because that allows the switch-hitter to break up the string of right-handed hitters.Judge follows at No. 7, and he is in right field because Betts can make the switch to left field much easier than the Yankees slugger.Abreu is a fine hitter, but it's hard to see him above this spot given the strength of the rest of the lineup. Perez gets the start at catcher because of the Wilson Ramos injury.Sale is a brilliant pitcher who is on one of the best streaks of his career. National League1. Freddie Freeman, 1B2. Nick Markakis, LF3. Javier Baez, 2B4. Nolan Arenado, 3B5. Matt Kemp, RF6. Jesus Aguilar, DH7. Willson Contreras, C8. Bryce Harper, CF9. Brandon CrawfordMax Scherzer, PFreeman gives the National League a professional and classy hitter at the top of the lineup, and his teammate Markakis has been lashing line drives all season.The talented and ego-driven Baez will appreciate his insertion in the No. 3 hole, and he has the best chance of any National Leaguer of leading his team to a victory.Arenado is a powerful clean-up hitter, and the back-to-back placement of Kemp and Aguilar could be formidable.Contreras is likely to be in the NL starting lineup for years to come because he is just coming into his own. Harper is saved the embarrassment of batting last, while Crawford has a chance to make the most of his opportunity.Scherzer will let it fly against the American League stars, and he will hope to register a slew of strikeouts against that powerful lineup.