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Houston Astros option Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A and recall Miguel Ullola

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Houston Astros option Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A and recall Miguel Ullola

Summary

The Houston Astros optioned relief pitcher Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. This move follows a performance in Saturday’s 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, during which Teng allowed two walks and a run while facing three batters in the seventh inning. Manager Joe Espada identified the appearance as a turning point in the ten-inning defeat. To bolster the bullpen, the team recalled reliever Miguel Ullola from Triple-A. Ullola, who made his major-league debut in June, is now in his fourth stint with the major-league club this season. He has maintained a 4.21 ERA across 39 appearances at the Triple-A level throughout the year.

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By the Numbers

•Houston Astros optioned Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
•Miguel Ullola returns to the active roster for his fourth stint this season.
•Teng allowed two walks and a run in one inning during Saturday's loss.
•Ullola holds a 4.21 ERA in 39 games at the Triple-A level this year.

Latest Updates

5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Recall RP Miguel Ullola, Option RP Kai-Wei Teng to Sugar Land
4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros option Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A, recall Miguel Ullola

What they're saying

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The Houston Astros announced this morning that they are recalling reliever Miguel Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land. The team optioned reliever Kai-Wei Teng to Sugar Land following last night’s game. Ullola, 24, is 0-0, 4.50 ERA for Houston in 4 appearances spanning 6 innings. He has allowed 3 runs on 4 hits, walked 1 and […]
— Yahoo Sports