Marwin Gonzalez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Indians.

Gonzalez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Indians.

Analysis:

Gonzalez had been dealing a hamstring injury through most of September, and his playing time has trickled away accordingly. He'll be out of the lineup for the sixth time in eight games, with Jonathan Villar getting the start at shortstop. Villar served as the Astros' Opening Day starter at the position, and could be given the opportunity for more expensive at-bats as the season winds down.