Hector Ambriz earned his second save of the season in Sunday's win over the Angels. With Jose Veras unavailable after pitching the last two days, Amriz pitched a scoreless ninth inning. He remains the top candidate for saves if Veras continues to struggle. Rule 5 pick Josh Fields could also find his way into high-leverage situations.

Hector Ambriz recorded his first major league save Thursday by striking out two in a scoreless ninth against the Rockies. Ambriz is next in line for saves if Jose Veras keeps struggling. Veras, who was having such a great May, has given up runs in three of four appearances, and he got tonight off after working three straight days. Ambriz isn't anything special; he wouldn't even have a spot in the bullpens of 20 major league teams. Still, he's become worthy of some consideration in AL-only leagues, and he'll be a certain pickup if Veras struggles next time out.

Hector Ambriz allowed two hits but escaped his inning of relief unscathed in Monday's extra-inning victory against the Rockies. He struck out one. Houston rarely affords its middle relievers with leads, which makes it difficult to accrue holds, but Ambriz has notched eight thus far, even though his work has proved uninspiring. Ambriz is 1-2 with a 4.94 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 19/8 K/BB ratio over 25 appearances.

Hector Ambriz (ankle) is scheduled to throw live batting practice this week. Ambriz was on a restricted throwing program the last two weeks with an ankle injury. He's behind the rest of the Astros' pitchers but should have no trouble being ready for Opening Day.

Hector Ambriz (ankle) will throw off a mound Friday. Ambriz has been limited to playing catch since rolling his ankle last week during a fielding drill. He's a little behind schedule but should have no trouble being ready for Opening Day.

Hector Ambriz (ankle) threw lightly on Monday. Ambriz rolled his ankle last week during a fielding drill, but he is already out of his protective boot and should be performing full workouts again by the end of this week. The 28-year-old right-hander is expected to function as a setup man this season out of the Astros bullpen.

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports that X-rays to Hector Ambriz's left ankle came back negative. Ambriz rolled his ankle while trying to cover first base during a fielding drill this week and was spotted a walking boot Friday. However,the injury doesn't appear to be serious and he should continue to be viewed as day-to-day going forward.

Hector Ambriz (ankle) was wearing a walking boot on his right foot Friday. Ambriz rolled his right ankle Thursday while trying to cover first base during a fielding drill. He should be considered day-to-day at this point.

Hector Ambriz rolled his right ankle while trying to cover first base Thursday during a fielding drill. Ambriz should be back in action in a couple of days. The 28-year-old right-hander is locked into a setup job.

Astros purchased the contract of RHP Hector Ambriz from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Ambriz was sporting a 3.33 ERA in 24 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level. He will operate as a middle reliever.