Astros option Mike Burrows to Triple-A, recall Alimber Santa
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land following ongoing struggles this season. His most recent appearance saw him surrender a 6-1 lead early in the game before leaving with the bases loaded in the fifth inning. Burrows holds a 4-9 record with a 5.99 ERA over 17 starts, leading the American League in both losses and earned runs allowed. Reliever Alimber Santa returns to the big league club after performing well in previous appearances, showcasing a 0.71 ERA in 12.2 innings this season.
- •Burrows has allowed at least 4 earned runs in 10 of 17 starts.
- •He leads the AL with 21 home runs allowed this season.
- •Santa posted an 0-1 record with a 0.71 ERA in prior appearances.
- •Astros sit at a significant disadvantage in games started by Burrows, going 2-8.
- 11:12 PMESPN MLB — Astros' Burrows sent to Triple-A after 10-run star...
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Option Burrows, Recall Santa
"The clock has struck 12 on Astros SP Mike Burrows. Today, the Astros announced that they were optioning Burrows to Triple-A Sugar land and recalling RP Alimber Santa. Burrows has struggled mightily this season, and yesterday’s start was the final straw. Burrows was staked to a 6-1 lead through 3 innings, blew the entire lead […]
"The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 7, 2026, 11:12 PMAstros' Burrows sent to Triple-A after 10-run star...
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 10:03 PMAstros Option Burrows, Recall Santa
The clock has struck 12 on Astros SP Mike Burrows. Today, the Astros announced that they were optioning Burrows to Triple-A Sugar land and recalling RP Alimber Santa. Burrows has struggled mightily this season, and yesterday’s start was the final straw. Burrows was staked to a 6-1 lead through 3 innings, blew the entire lead […]
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