Impact King has been great out of the Astros' bullpen this season, putting up a 2.05 ERA and 27:9 K:BB over 22 innings. He'll give manager Joe Espada another left-handed relief option.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
BRYAN KING #74 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
1-0 W-L •
1.14 WHIP •
2.39 ERA
1-0 W-L
1.14 WHIP
2.39 ERA
Recalled from Triple-A The Astros recalled King from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Optioned to Triple-A The Astros optioned King to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact This looks like merely a numbers game and King having minor-league options available, as his 2.05 ERA and 27:9 K:BB over 22 innings doesn't point to a guy deserving of a demotion. King should be back in the Houston bullpen soon enough.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Joins big club The Astros selected King's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
Impact King has played well in Triple-A this season, posting a 1.87 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 41:14 K:BB over 33.2 innings while recording three saves and one win, and he'll provide the Astros with a southpaw option out of the bullpen. To make room for King, Houston designated right-hander Alex Speas for assignment.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
