HOUSTON (AP) - Astros catcher Humberto Quintero will be activated from the 15-day disabled list in time for Tuesday night's game at Colorado.
The Astros optioned catcher J.R. Towles to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.Quintero missed 15 games since April 25 with a strained right shoulder. He made four rehab appearances at Round Rock, including a nine-inning stint Monday.
Towles batted .182 in four games after being called up April 25.
