Today, the Houston Astros announced that they had placed RP Bryan Abreu on the restricted list, and recalled RP Logan VanWey from Triple-A Sugar Land to replace him on the active roster.
No reason for moving Abreu to the restricted list was given.
Abreu, 29, has allowed 1 ER in 7 appearances since a 3-run blow-up June 2 vs. Pittsburgh. He allowed a solo HR in a 9-3 loss to the Tigers June 15 in a game that had long been decided.
Abreu last pitched on June 20, pitching a perfect inning in an 8-1 loss to the Guardians.
For the season, Abreu is 2-3 with 5 SV, a 6.39 ERA and 1.82 WHIP. Abreu’s career ERA is 2.92 and career WHIP is 1.22.
VanWey, 27, has only pitched 3 innings for the Astros this season and has not allowed a run. All 3 of his innings were closeouts of losses. In those 3 innings, he has allowed 1 hit, no walks and struck out 5.
This season at Triple-A Sugar Land, VanWey is 2-3 with a 6.20 ERA and 1.66 WHIP. In 24.2 IP, he has allowed 32 hits, 9 walks, and struck out 34. VanWey figures to be a long man in the Astros pen.
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