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Astros Recall Miguel Ullola to Strengthen Bullpen After Series Win Against White Sox
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The Houston Astros made a bullpen move Sunday after extending their winning streak, recalling right-hander Miguel Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioning Kai-Wei Teng after Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox .
Houston made the change after Teng threw two innings in Friday's 9-5 comeback win over Chicago, giving the Astros a fresh arm for the series finale as they continue climbing in the American League West.
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The Astros entered Sunday at 52-54, second in the AL West, two games behind the first-place Texas Rangers after winning five straight.
Ullola returns after an impressive first taste of the majors. The 24-year-old has allowed no runs while posting a 0.50 WHIP with seven strikeouts and no walks across four innings in two relief appearances this season.
The Astros view Ullola as another high-upside bullpen option as they manage workloads during a busy stretch before the trade deadline.
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Teng heads back to Sugar Land after pitching in 25 games, including 10 starts, this season. The right-hander owns a 5-6 record with a 4.35 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 67 strikeouts across 68 1/3 innings.
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) Denny Medley-Imagn Images
His option appears driven more by roster management than performance. Teng threw 42 pitches over two innings Friday, making him unavailable for the remainder of the White Sox series while still possessing minor league options.
Houston has regularly rotated optionable pitchers to keep its bullpen fresh, especially with Hunter Brown recently returning from injury. Ullola will now have another opportunity to prove he belongs as the Astros continue their push toward the top of the AL West.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jul 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
