The Astros optioned Murray to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
The 29-year-old will be replaced by Alimber Santa on Houston's 26-man active roster. Murray struggled in his most recent appearance Monday against Minnesota, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks. He has given up at least two earned runs in four of his seven appearances with Houston this season.
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Astros' Jayden Murray: Returns to majors
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The Astros recalled Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Julia Morales of Space City Home Network reports.
Murray was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, but he'll now return to the big-league bullpen to replace Bennett Sousa (elbow), who landed on the IL on Saturday. Murray will likely be limited to middle-relief duties after giving up four earned runs over six innings during his first four appearances with the Astros this year.
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Astros' Jayden Murray: Back in big leagues
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The Astros recalled Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
The right-hander was optioned to Sugar Land last week but will rejoin the Astros with Joey Loperfido (quadriceps) landing on the injured list. Murray allowed two runs over two innings with a 3:3 K:BB in his lone appearance for Houston this season
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Astros' Jayden Murray: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Astros recalled Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
Murray has given up just one earned run over six innings to begin the season in Triple-A and will presumably take on a middle-relief role now that he's with Houston. J.P. France was optioned to Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
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Astros' Jayden Murray: Sent to minor-league camp
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The Astros optioned Murray to minor-league camp Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Murray has made five appearances this spring, yielding five runs with a 7:5 K:BB across six innings. The 28-year-old will provide relief depth at Triple-A Sugar Land.
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Astros' Jayden Murray: Contract selected
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The Astros selected Murray's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Spencer Arrighetti's (elbow) move to the injured list Wednesday will open up a spot on Houston's pitching staff for Murray to join the big club for the first time in his career. The 28-year-old carries a 4.64 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through 64 innings in Triple-A this season and will likely be limited to low-leverage situations to begin his tenure with the Astros.
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Astros' Jayden Murray: Shifted to minor-league camp
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The Astros reassigned Murray to minor-league camp Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Murray spent most of last season in Double-A, posting a 3.32 ERA and 1.22 WHIP through 97.2 innings. The 25-year-old righty had a strong spring, throwing eight scoreless innings with five strikeouts, and likely earned himself a promotion to Triple-A for the start of 2023.
