Brett Oberholtzer was strong on Tuesday, giving up two runs and six hits in seven innings of work. Oberholtzer was pitching in the place of Colin McHugh. The numbers weren't spectacular or flashy, but he got the job done. He made the A's put the ball in play, as he didn't record a walk or strikeout. While Oberholtzer didn't factor into the decision (the game went thirteen innings), the effort dropped his ERA to 4.32. Should McHugh return this week, Olberholtzer will probably make his way back to the minors.

Astros recalled LHP Brett Oberholtzer from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Oberholtzer will join the Astros rotation in place of the injured Collin McHugh, and will take the hill against the Red Sox on Saturday. Over 11 starts with the Astros this season, he owns a 4.66 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 48/17 K/BB ratio over 63 2/3 innings. He makes for an unappealing streaming option in fantasy leagues.

Brett Oberholtzer could be recalled to start on Saturday against the Red Sox. Collin McHugh is nursing a right fingernail avulsion and will be pushed back at least until Sunday. Oberholtzer, who was scratched from a scheduled outing Tuesday at Triple-A Oklahoma City, holds a 4.66 ERA over 11 starts with the big club this season.

Astros optioned LHP Brett Oberholtzer to Triple-A Oklahoma City.Oberholtzer made a couple starts while Dallas Keuchel (wrist) was banged up, but Keuchel is ready to rejoin the rotation Friday. The left-hander holds a 4.66 ERA over 11 starts this season.

Astros optioned LHP Brett Oberholtzer to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Oberholtzer made a couple starts while Dallas Keuchel (wrist) was banged up, but Keuchel is ready to rejoin the rotation Friday. The left-hander holds a 4.66 ERA over 11 starts this season.

Brett Oberholtzer was whipped for five runs on nine hits over 6 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Angels. Oberholtzer had been clinging to his "sixth starter" designation by the skin of his fingernails, and this start may make it easy for Houston to demote him again. The left-hander was 0-6 with a 5.68 ERA in his first seven starts for Houston, but had gone 2-0 with a 1.86 ERA in his three outings since prior to tonight's uneven performance. We expect Oberholtzer to get shipped to the minors; if the Astros show mercy, his turn in the rotation would come up again against the Rangers next week.

Brett Oberholtzer tossed 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball Saturday in a no-decision against the Tigers. Oberholtzer pitched well in his return to the major league level, limiting a dangerous Tigers offense to five hits and two walks while pitching into the seventh inning. But the Houston bullpen again faltered. Oberholtzer owns a 4.40 ERA this season in the bigs.

Astros optioned LHP Brett Oberholtzer to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Oberholtzer pitched well in his two starts since rejoining the rotation, but the Astros have decided to go back to a normal five-man setup. The southpaw will be back later this summer.

Brett Oberholtzer stifled the Orioles offensive attack in Friday's victory, surrendering just one run on four hits over seven strong frames. Oberholtzer struck out just one without walking a batter on the evening. The only run that they could muster came on an RBI single off the bat of J.J. Hardy in the second inning. Even with the nice effort though, Oberholtzer still owns a 4.76 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 40/12 K/BB ratio through 51 innings on the season and should probably be avoided for Thursday's matchup against the Angels.

The Astros will go with a six-man rotation for at least one more turn. That means Brett Oberholtzer, who pitched well in a spot start Saturday, will get another start rather than go to the bullpen. Even if he pitches well his next time out, the southpaw could be bound for relief or Triple-A.