Oberholtzer took a no decision Monday against the Angels, as he allowed two runs on four hits and four walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out five. Oberholtzer was the latest victim of Albert Pujols's blazing rampage through the American League via a fifth inning two-run home run. But Oberholtzer was shaky throughout, as he struggled to locate and was saved by inducing nine ground balls on 12 balls in play. He needed 101 pitches to get 17 outs, killing his chance at a decision in a tough pitchers' duel with Hector Santiago. Oberholtzer's ERA sits at 2.81.

Oberholtzer (2-1) allowed three runs on eight hits with no walks and five strikeouts over 6.1 innings during Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Rockies. The third-year southpaw, who has two straight quality starts for the Astros, lines up as a two-starter next week against the Angels on Monday and the Yankees on Saturday. Despite Obertholzer's recent success, it looks like a good week to sit him in season long leagues while avoiding him in daily formats.

Oberholtzer (1-1) pitched a gem against the Mariners on Friday, picking up the win with eight shutout innings. While the Astros offense generated eight runs in the first inning against Felix Hernandez, Oberholtzer pitched like a king. He gave up just five baserunners all game on three hits and two walks, and picked up his first win of the season. The 25-year-old lefty doesn't have great strikeout stuff (5.85 K/9), so he will have to continue churning out productive starts like Friday's to maintain value. Owners eager to scoop Oberholtzer up after this performance should bear in mind that his next start comes in the unfriendly confines of Coors Field on Wednesday.

Oberholtzer couldn't get out of the fourth inning Saturday, allowing four runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks in 3.2 innings, striking out two. A Marwin Gonzalez error minimized the fantasy damage, but Oberholtzer has now lasted just 12 innings total in his three starts on the season. If he can't find a way to pitch deeper into games, the Astros will have little choice but to look elsewhere for rotation help. His next start is scheduled for Friday, at home against the Mariners.

Oberholtzer gave up two runs on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 5.1 innings Monday in a no-decision against Baltimore. Fresh off the DL after dealing with finger and back issues since spring training, Oberholtzer was limited to 5.1 innings after tossing 82 pitches (59 for strikes). He's likely to make his next start Saturday at Toronto, though it's unclear if he'll be on a similar pitch count or innings restriction.

Oberholtzer has officially been activated from the disabled list. With Scott Feldman (knee) hitting the DL near the end of last week, the Astros will bring up Oberholtzer to make a spot start Monday. Oberholtzer has made one start for Houston this season, scattering five hits and one earned run over 3.0 innings. In a corresponding move, the Astros optioned right-hander Michael Feliz to Double-A Corpus Christi.

Oberholtzer (finger) will come off the DL and get the start Monday against the Orioles, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. Scott Feldman (knee) landed on the DL Friday and will be out for roughly six weeks, so this is an opportunity for Oberholtzer to take a rotation spot and run with it for a bit. He had a 3.56 FIP in 143.2 innings last season and could be worth a flier in deeper leagues.

Oberholtzer (finger) is a candidate to take the rotation spot vacated by Scott Feldman, who landed on the DL Friday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. He made a rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Freson and gave up one run on five hits with zero walks and five strikeouts over 4.2 innings. The open spot in the rotation for Oberholtzer would be Monday against the Orioles. Feldman is expected to miss around six weeks with a torn meniscus, so Oberholtzer could hold a rotation spot for a while. The other option would be to recall a prospect like Vincent Velasquez, but it would seem logical that the Astros would give Oberholtzer a shot to show what he can do before dismissing him as a candidate. He had a 3.56 FIP in 143.2 innings last year with Houston.

Oberholtzer (finger) will make a rehab start at Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. Oberholtzer is scheduled to cover 65 to 70 pitches in the outing as he looks to demonstrate he's fully recovered from a blister on his left index finger. The Astros haven't announced their plans for Oberholtzer once he returns from the disabled list, as recent call-up Lance McCullers has impressed in his first two MLB starts and could be given the opportunity to remain in the rotation. If that's the case, the Astros could opt to transition Oberholtzer to a long-relief role, which would further minimize his already limited fantasy value.

Oberholtzer (finger) is expected to go on a rehab assignment following a bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. Oberholtzer was placed on the disabled list May 13 due to a blister on his finger. The fact that he's moving out on a rehab assignment now likely indicates he'll be ready to come off the disabled list when first available.