HOUSTON -- The Astros anticipate activating outfielder Jake Marisnick (concussion) from the seven-day disabled list before Monday night's series opener against the division rival Rangers at Minute Maid Park.Manager A.J. Hinch informed reserve outfielder Tony Kemp after Sunday's 7-2 win over the A's that he would be optioned back to

HOUSTON -- The Astros anticipate activating outfielder Jake Marisnick (concussion) from the seven-day disabled list before Monday night's series opener against the division rival Rangers at Minute Maid Park.

Manager A.J. Hinch informed reserve outfielder Tony Kemp after Sunday's 7-2 win over the A's that he would be optioned back to Triple-A Fresno. Kemp, promoted on Wednesday, went 0-for-3 over five days with the Astros.

Marisnick sustained a mild concussion while running into the outfield wall to make a catch against the Rays on April 23 and was subsequently placed on the DL retroactive to last Monday. As such, he cannot be officially activated until the period expires. Marisnick missed six games due to the concussion.

In two rehab starts on Saturday and Sunday for Double-A Corpus Christi, Marisnick hit 3-of-7 with a home run. Hinch said on Sunday afternoon that Marisnick was already on his way back to Houston.

Known mostly for his defensive aptitude, Marisnick is also producing as a hitter this year with a .286 average and a .971 OPS through his first 17 games with the Astros.