Brandon Backe (elbow) will make the third of his six scheduled minor-league rehab starts Sunday for Triple-A Round Rock at New Orleans.
Backe has given up 10 hits, five runs and struck out eight in 8 2/3 innings in his first two starts at Double-A Corpus Christi and Round Rock.
He's hoping to return in early September.
Manager Phil Garner said Adam Everett broken leg likely won't return until early September.
Everett has missed the past two months because of the injury.
Hunter Pence (wrist) plans to take batting practice on the field Monday in L.A. for the first time since getting injured.
Pence, who recently began taking live batting practice in the batting cage, is pleased with his progress.
Chris Sampson (elbow) played catch for about five minutes Saturday for the first time since getting injured.
Craig Biggio will be honored for reaching 3,000 hits in a ceremony prior to Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Minute Maid Park.
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