Astros pitcher Josh Fields tossed one scoreless inning in his return to action Saturday against the Athletics.
It was Fields' first appearance this season after landing on the 15-day DL with a right groin strain to begin the year.
"I told him, 'Welcome back,'" Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. "He throws his first pitch 96 mph and his second pitch at 97 ... I think everybody had a smile on their face. He's a big part of what we do in the bullpen."
Fields added a strikeout and a walk to his totals.
"I'm glad we were able to get him an inning with a little breathing room," Hinch said. "It feels like an extra-special addition."