Astros Outfielder Taylor Trammell Carted Off After Fence Collision vs Tigers

Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell was carted off the field after crashing into the center field fence during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers, following an earlier hard landing while catching a foul ball the previous night. Despite being cleared to play, Trammell was unable to record a plate appearance before exiting the game, with the Astros expected to provide an update on his injury. Trammell's playing time with the Astros has been decreasing, as he has struggled offensively, managing only one hit in his last 15 at-bats, and has been benched multiple times against right-handed pitchers. The emergence of rookies Cam Smith and Jacob Melton, particularly Melton's growing role in center field, appears to have diminished Trammell's role on the team. With key players like Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers returning from injury, Trammell's future in the Astros' lineup seems uncertain. The Astros recently lost a game to the Tigers, who hold the best record in the American League, highlighting ongoing challenges for Houston as they contend for the top spot in the AL West.