Tucker can’t shake shoulder problem

CLEVELAND — Outfielder Preston Tucker’s rehab from a right shoulder strain has stalled, making it unlikely he rejoins the Astros soon if at all before season’s end.

Although on a rehab assignment with Class AA Corpus Christi, Tucker hasn’t played since Wednesday. He went 2-for21 with nine strikeouts in his first six rehab games.

“He’s still not feeling 100 percent and has a little discomfort swinging the bat, so he’s not going to swing for now,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch said.

Corpus Christi begins postseason play Wednesday.

Odds and ends

Catcher Jason Castro is dealing with knee inflammation stemming from a foul tip over the weekend, so the Astros recalled Max Stassi a day earlier than planned Monday as insurance at the position. They also recalled lefthanded reliever Kevin Chapman .…Accomplishing the feat in his 804th career game, Jose Altuve reached 200 career doubles faster than any other player in Astros history. … Marwin Gonzalez played for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury last Wednesday, entering as a replacement at first base for Yulieski Gurriel in the seventh. He struck out with the bases loaded in the eighth. … In earning a save against the Rangers on Sunday, Ken Giles registered seven pitches 100 mph or faster, two more than he had all season entering the game, according to Statcast. A 101.54 mph fastball to Adrian Beltre marked his fastest of the season.