"Carlos Lee did not make the Astros' voluntary workout at PNC Park Thursday night because of issues with his flight out of his native Panama, prompting general manager Ed Wade to say he was disappointed with the outfielder's absence.

The workout — ahead of today's series opener with the Pirates — was scheduled by the team about 2½ months ago.

"The workout was not mandatory — clubs are not allowed to make post-All-Star break workouts mandatory, but I'm still disappointed that he wasn't there," Wade said. "It would have been respectful if he would have been there."

Lee contacted manager Brad Mills twice about his flight issues.

Asked about Lee's absence, Mills said that after four days off, it would have been best to get some work in. "