Overview
- The Astros recalled right‑hander Kai‑Wei Teng from Triple‑A Sugar Land and sent left‑hander Bryan King back to Sugar Land after a difficult major‑league stretch.
- King’s effectiveness collapsed late in the season, with his ERA ballooning from 2.03 earlier to 13.15 over his most recent 13 outings and 19 earned runs allowed in 13 innings including seven homers.
- Teng has a 4.35 ERA for Houston this year across 25 appearances, has started 10 games, and posted a 3.12 ERA in recent Triple‑A relief work that led to this recall.
- The club cited short‑term bullpen needs as a factor, noting recent long relief by others and back‑to‑back use of certain relievers that left the Astros without a fresh multi‑inning option.
- King will report to Triple‑A to work on his mechanics and performance while Teng provides swing capacity between starting and long relief and the team monitors the availability of other bullpen arms.