As expected, the Astros called up RHP Vincent Velasquez from Double-A Corpus Christi on Monday.
Velasquez was 3-0 with a 1.37 ERA in five starts at Double-A.
To make room on the roster, the Astros optioned Jonathan Villar to Triple-A Fresno. Villar was hitting .263 with a home run and seven RBI for the Astros.