Astros’ Dallas Keuchel, Brian McCann both making progress – Chron.com

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) during the eighth inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) during the eighth inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Astros catcher Brian McCann takes in Monday's game from the dugout while on the seven-day disabled list due to a concussion.

Astros catcher Brian McCann takes in Monday's game from the dugout while on the seven-day disabled list due to a concussion.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) in the dugout during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) in the dugout during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Entering Saturday, the Astros' Dallas Keuchel had the best ERA among major league starters at 1.84.

Entering Saturday, the Astros' Dallas Keuchel had the best ERA among major league starters at 1.84.

Astros' Dallas Keuchel, Brian McCann both making progress

Pitcher Dallas Keuchel and catcher Brian McCann continue to make progress toward returning to the active roster Saturday, Astros manager A.J. Hinch said

"Both are progressing nicely," Hinch said. "Dallas is going to play catch, Brian is going to play catch in the next couple of days. Once that hurdle is made, we'll be able to assess exactly when their availability will be later in the week."

McCann, who is on the seven-day concussion disabled list, still must pass several on- and off-field tests dictated by Major League Baseball's concussion recovery protocol before he can return to play.

Keuchel was placed on the 10-day disabled list last Saturday, retroactive to May 17, with a pinched nerve in his neck. He missed a scheduled start Monday.

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