Carlos Gomez (hand) is optimistic he will be ready to play Friday in Oakland, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reporrts.

Gomez (hand) is optimistic he will be ready to play Friday in Oakland, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.

Analysis:

Gomez was hit in the right hand with a pitch in Wednesday evening's contest, which ultimately resulted in the outfielder having to leave the game. He's since been officially diagnosed with a right hand contusion, and is listed as day-to-day. The Astros have a team day off Thursday, but it sounds like Gomez received favorable results from his X-rays, as there will be a reasonable chance he returns to action when Houston heads to Oakland to open up a three-game series.