Jason Bourgeois returned to action on Monday June 13.

An MRI on Jason Bourgeois' left ankle came back negative.

Bourgeois was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a sprained left ankle, something that has bothered him for the past few days. He probably wouldn't have started Monday, anyway, but it doesn't sound like he's going to miss much time.

Jason Bourgeois was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a sprained right ankle.

Consider the speedster day-to-day. Jason Michaels will take his spot in right field.

Jason Bourgeois (oblique) says he is 100 percent healthy.

"I felt good in the box the last couple of days," he said. "My body feels good, my legs feel good. I really couldn't ask for a better situation, physically." Bourgeois was hitting .407 with 12 stolen bases through 54 at-bats before landing on the disabled list on May 8, and was also beginning to get some playing time at second base. He'd be infinitely more valuable at second base than in the outfield, so his position eligibility is something to monitor in deeper mixed leagues.

Astros activated OF Jason Bourgeois from the 15-day disabled list.

Bourgeois has been out since early May with an oblique injury but appears to be back to 100 percent following a rehab assignment. He was batting .407 with 12 stolen bases over 54 at-bats before going down with the injury, and although he'll be used in a backup role, he could get enough playing time to where his speed is still useful in deeper leagues.

Jason Bourgeois (oblique) went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored Friday in his second minor league rehab game with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Bourgeois went 2-for-4 with a triple on Thursday, so it sounds like he's pretty comfortable at the plate right now. The speedster is on track to rejoin the Astros early next week, though he'll likely return as a bench player.

Jason Bourgeois (oblique) went 2-for-4 with a triple in his first rehab game Thursday at Triple-A.

Bourgeois also drew a walk while playing nine innings for the Oklahoma City RedHawks. His once-strained oblique seems to be doing fine and he should be back in the Astros' big league lineup at some point this weekend.

After turning in a successful batting practice session on Saturday afternoon, Jason Bourgeois (oblique) will head to Astros' extended spring training on Monday.

Bourgeois will spend three days at extended spring training before then heading off to Triple-A Oklahoma City for a three or four game rehab assignment. If all goes according to plan, he could rejoin the Astros as early as June 7, when they will begin a 10-game homestand.

Jason Bourgeois (oblique) is scheduled to take batting practice Saturday.

It will be his first BP session since going on the DL on May 8. Assuming it goes well, Bourgeois would likely go out on a rehab assignment before long. He could be on track for an early June return.

Jason Bourgeois (oblique) swung a bat Monday for the first time in two weeks.

Bourgeois took about 25-30 swings off a tee at about 90-95 percent intensity. "I could tell my swing muscles are still there, like my hands and hips are working together, just like I had been doing for three or four months [before the injury]," Bourgeois said. "It's been a great day so far." It's possible that he could go out on a rehab assignment later this week.

Jason Bourgeois (oblique) hopes to swing a bat Monday for the first time since his injury.

Astros manager Brad Mills said Sunday that Bourgeois was "definitely not close to playing," but the outfielder said he feels "great." The big test will obviously come when he swings, though. "I feel great," Bourgeois said. "I'm just kind of ready for this to be over with, but I think I'll be able to go on a rehab assignment soon -- maybe Thursday or Friday. That's not official at all, but it's looking good for me to go out on that off-day [Thursday]."

Astros manager Brad Mills said Jason Bourgeois (oblique) is "definitely not close to playing."

Bourgeois has been sidelined for two weeks but is still not running at 100 percent and he's not swinging a bat at all. It isn't particularly surprising, as oblique usually keep guys out at least 3-4 weeks.

Jason Bourgeois slapped a walkoff RBI single to left field Saturday in the Astros' 2-1 defeat of the Brewers.

The bloop hit scored Bill Hall from second base and secured a victory that was almost blown by struggling closer Brandon Lyon. Bourgeois is batting .344 with three RBI through 32 at-bats this season as a utility outfielder for the Astros.

Jason Bourgeois has made the big league club.

Bourgeois will play a part-time role in the outfield this season, spelling Carlos Lee on days that Lee plays first base and helping out in late-game defensive switches.

Jason Bourgeois batted .297/.353/.439 across 155 at-bats in the Mexican Pacific League this winter.

The Astros are likely to carry Bourgeois as a backup outfielder if the strong offensive showing continues this spring and into the regular season. He registered a poor .562 OPS in 136 plate appearances last year, but Houston can probably expect better results from the 28-year-old in 2011.

Astros recalled OF Jason Bourgeois from Triple-A Round Rock.

Bourgeois has some speed and has hit over .300 each of the last two years at Triple-A, but there would have to be an injury for him to see significant playing time.

Astros optioned OF Jason Bourgeois to Triple-A Round Rock.

Bourgeois batted .294 (5-for-17) with an RBI and three stolen bases since being recalled from the minors on June 20. He'll return to Round Rock with a .345/.405/.477 batting line.

Astros recalled OF Jason Bourgeois from Triple-A Round Rock.

The speedy 28-year-old outfielder crushed the ball to the tune of a .345/.405/.477 slash line in 261 at-bats at Triple-A. He also swiped 18 bases in that time and is a threat steal at the major league level. If he can nudge his way into any playing time, Bourgeois could have NL-only value.