Astros option Ronel Blanco, recall Miguel Ullola from Triple-A

The Houston Astros have optioned pitcher Ronel Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land and recalled reliever Miguel Ullola. Blanco struggled in his last outing, allowing five earned runs in four innings against the Seattle Mariners. His performance this season shows a 7.71 ERA in five appearances, indicating issues with command. Ullola, who has a 5.40 ERA in three major league appearances this season, returns to the Astros after performing well at Triple-A, where he has a 3-0 record over seven appearances.

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