Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised to a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.

The Houston Astros' lineup is at less than full strength. Its top slugger remains sidelined by a hand injury. Its home run leader has a hamstring ailment. Two other outfielders populate its injured list.

The Twins are a close favorite (-111 on the moneyline) when they square off against the Astros (-108). The Minnesota Twins will give the start to Chris Paddack (2-5, 3.53 ERA), who is looking for win No.

The Houston Astros have traded Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash, sending the struggling right-hander to a new home after he was once a highly regarded prospect

The Houston Astros traded right-hander Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays after designating him for assignment last weekend, the team announced Friday, ending his tenure in the organization. Houston received cash considerations in the deal for the former top pitching prospect.

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Forrest Whitley from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations on Friday.