Astros place Correa on disabled list with torn thumb ligament

Moran, 24, is having a career year at Triple A Fresno, as he’s hitting .308 (93x302) with 15 doubles, 18 home runs and 63 RBI in 79 games. The left-handed hitting corner infielder has posted career highs in home runs, slugging (.543) and OPS (.916), while playing primarily third base and first base. This will be Moran’s first Major League stint this season and his third overall, as he appeared in nine games for the 2016 Astros.

Astros manager AJ Hinch says Marwin Gonzalez and Alex Bregman will split time at shortstop while Correa recovers. Moran and Yuli Gurriel could get time at third base.