Bielak could be in consideration for a rotation spot to begin the regular season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Astros were hit with injuries to both Justin Verlander (shoulder) and J.P. France (shoulder) to start spring training. Depending on their availability to begin the regular season, Houston could immediately be reliant upon depth in their pitching staff. Bielak would likely be at the top of the list, as he made 13 major-league starts last season and is also out of minor-league options.
Brandon Bielak Sent back to Triple-A
Houston optioned Bielak to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
Analysis: Bielak allowed three earned runs over 5.1 innings of long relief in the Astros' blowout loss to the Red Sox on Thursday. He threw 112 pitches during that appearance and wasn't going to be available for the next handful of days.
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