The Houston Astros took a monumental extra innings loss to the Seattle Mariners that was a huge missed chance.

The Rangers or Astros are poised to reach an embarrassing new low for an MLB division winner in the American League West.

The Houston Astros are -295 favorites to win the American League West at FanDuel Sportsbook. The Texas Rangers are listed at +240 with four games left in the regular season.

According to The Athletic's Chandler Rome, the Astros placed Javier on the 15-day IL with a Grade 2 right groin strain. In a corresponding move, the Astros selected lefty Josh Hendrickson to replace Javier on the Major League roster.

The Texas Rangers have found themselves in first place in the AL West, surpassing the Houston Astros with just a few games remaining in the regular season. With the playoffs on the horizon, it’ll be important for the Rangers to try to stay in the driver’s seat,

The Rangers could have a leg-up over Houston — aside from their one-game lead — as the final week of the season begins.

The Houston Astros have two ways to make the postseason. They can go directly to the postseason by finishing better than or equal to the Texas Rangers in the AL West standings (since they hold the tiebreaker). In another route, they will have to make their way through a crowded field for the final AL wild card spot.