Clemens was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City after Tuesday's game, the Houston Chronicle's Evan Drellich reports. This leaves the Astros a little light in the bullpen for Wednesday's game, but Chad Qualls and recent call-up Mike Foltynewicz are both fresh, and could see action Wednesday. Clemens will continue to provide organizational depth in the bullpen.

Astros recalled RHP Paul Clemens from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Clemens owns an ugly 6.08 ERA over 12 appearances with the Astros this season. He'll be used in middle relief.

Astros optioned RHP Paul Clemens to Triple-A Oklahoma City. He was sent down to make room for Jake Buchanan, who will be called up Saturday to make his major league debut. Clemens owns an ugly 6.08 ERA over 12 appearances with the Astros this season.

Astros recalled RHP Paul Clemens from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Clemens has put up a 5.16 ERA over 11 relief appearances with the Astros this season. He'll be used in the middle innings.

Astros optioned RHP Paul Clemens to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Astros needed a fresh arm after Clemens threw 61 pitches while allowing four runs over two relief innings Saturday. Rudy Owens takes his spot in the bullpen.

Astros recalled RHP Paul Clemens from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Clemens holds a 4.08 ERA over eight appearances out of the bullpen for the Astros this season. He'll be utilized in a long relief role.

Astros optioned RHP Paul Clemens to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Clemens was sent out to make room on the active roster for Kyle Farnsworth who was inked to a free agent deal early Saturday. He has posted a 4.08 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 9/6 K/BB ratio over 17 2/3 innings with the Astros this season, and should be back with the big league club at some point later in the season.

Astros recalled RHP Paul Clemens from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Clemens was sent down a week ago after posting a 4.73 ERA over four relief appearances, but he's getting another shot with Jose Cisnero (elbow) landing on the DL. He'll be used in long relief.

Astros optioned RHP Paul Clemens to Triple-A Oklahoma City. He's clearing room for the addition of Tony Sipp. Clemens held a 4.73 ERA over four relief appearances before being sent out.

Astros recalled RHP Paul Clemens from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Clemens will provide an extra arm in the bullpen for a few days while Scott Feldman is away on bereavement leave. He posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 49/26 K/BB ratio in 73 1/3 innings with the Astros in 2013.