Houston outrighted Contreras to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
He will remain in the organization after Houston designated him for assignment Thursday. Contreras has posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 12 innings in the big leagues this season.
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Astros' Luis Contreras: Pushed off 40-man
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The Astros designated Contreras for assignment Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
The Astros sent Contreras down to Triple-A on Sunday, and he'll now be stripped of his spot on the 40-man roster in favor of Enyel De Los Santos, who signed a major-league deal with the team on Thursday. Contreras carries a 6.75 ERA and 1.58 WHIP through 12 innings in the big leagues this season, but his 3.34 ERA in the minors may be enough for another team to take a chance on him.
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Astros' Luis Contreras: Heading to minors
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The Astros optioned Contreras to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
Contreras was sent out to make room in the bullpen for John Rooney, who was acquired from Miami. During his week-long stay with the Astros, Contreras appeared in two contests and struck out three batters over three scoreless innings.
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Astros' Luis Contreras: Back in Houston
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The Astros recalled Contreras from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
Since being moved to the minors in mid-April, Contreras has posted a 3.34 ERA and 1.37 WHIP alongside a 27:19 K:BB through 29.2 innings. He'll now get another shot as a middle reliever for the big-league squad, replacing Nick Hernandez.
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Astros' Luis Contreras: Back with big club
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The Astros recalled Contreras from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
After being optioned to Triple-A on Friday, Contreras is back with the big club with Jake Bloss (shoulder) headed to the injured list. Contreras has pitched well in his 19 outings with Sugar Land this season, posting a 1.40 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB over 19.1 innings. The 28-year-old right-hander could make his major-league debut out of the bullpen in his second call-up with the Astros.
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Astros' Luis Contreras: Receives call to big leagues
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The Astros selected Contreras' contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
After several years in the Brewers organization, Contreras joined the Astros on a minor-league deal last winter. The right-hander has put up impressive numbers at Triple-A -- he owns a 1.40 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB in 19.1 innings this season -- and it looks like he will get a chance to make his major-league debut in the coming days. He replaces Nick Hernandez in the Houston bullpen.
