Jed Lowrie (thumb) activated from DL, will start tonight for Astros

Jed Lowrie was activated from the 60-day DL and will start for the first time since April. He will bat fifth and start at third base versus the Angels.

What It Means:

Lowrie was hitting extremely well in 74 plate appearances with a .398 wOBA and a 0.65 nERD before going on the DL. Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker is allowing a .336 wOBA to lefties this season. Our algorithm has Lowrie ranked as a top five shortstop on the major daily fantasy sites.