Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Mushinski had been scored upon in each of his last four relief appearances. Bennett Sousa is taking his spot in the Astros' bullpen.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Rejoins big club
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Mushinski was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old was sent to Sugar Land on Aug. 21 and will rejoin the MLB roster with Ryne Stanek (ankle) landing on the injured list. Mushinski has appeared in 12 big-league games this season and has a 4.73 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB over 13.1 innings.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Sent back to minors
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The Astros optioned Mushinski to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.
Mushinski had pitched the last two days for the Astros, allowing three runs on five hits over just 1.1 innings. A corresponding move will be announced prior to Houston's series opener Monday versus the Red Sox.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Called up by Astros
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Mushinski was recalled by the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
This will be Mushinski's fourth separate stint in the big-league bullpen this season. The 27-year-old lefty owns a 2.79 ERA and 11:3 K:BB in 9.2 innings at the highest level. Phil Maton (elbow) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Sent to Triple-A
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Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
The left-hander was called up from Sugar Land on July 23 and made four appearances during this two-week stint in the majors, allowing one run on four hits with five strikeouts and a walk over 5.1 innings. Mushinski has pitched to a 2.79 ERA in eight outings overall for Houston this season, so he'll likely receive another chance in the big-league bullpen down the stretch.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Headed to majors
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The Astros recalled Mushinski from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Mushinski will give Houston a fresh arm out of the bullpen for Sunday's series finale in Oakland while the Astros sent out Joel Kuhnel to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Over 4.1 innings out of the big-league bullpen this season, Mushinski has given up two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Sent down to Triple-A
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Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Kenny Van Doren of Bally Sports Midwest reports.
Mushinski made one scoreless appearance during his latest stint in the majors. The Astros haven't announced a corresponding move, but Van Doren notes that the recently acquired Spenser Watkins isn't listed among St. Paul's upcoming probable pitchers and is on the 40-man roster.
The Astros recalled Mushinski from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Sunday's game against the Rangers, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Houston optioned Ronel Blanco to Triple-A in a corresponding move, with Mushinski set to provide the Astros with a fresh arm out of the bullpen since Blanco wasn't scheduled to make another turn through the rotation before the All-Star break anyway. Mushinski has previously made three appearances in the big leagues in 2023, covering 3.1 innings while striking out four and allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Optioned to Triple-A
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Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Mushinski has posted a 5.40 ERA over three relief appearances with the big club this season. He's clearing out to make room for Thursday's starter, Ronel Blanco.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Returns from injured list
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Mushinski was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Astros on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Mushinski has been out all season with a back issue but is ready to roll now. The left-hander will provide manager Dusty Baker with another fresh bullpen arm.
Mushinski (back) has made four appearances for Triple-A Sugar Land since resuming his rehab assignment May 6, allowing one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings.
Mushinski opened the season on the Astros' injured list due to a lumbar spine muscle spasm, but he was cleared to start his rehab assignment with Sugar Land on April 6. However, after four appearances with the affiliate, he was pulled off the assignment and shut down for a few weeks before reporting back to Sugar Land just over a week ago. Based on his recent form, Mushinski appears healthy and ready to rejoin the Houston bullpen, but it's unclear if the Astros are eager to option another player to the minors just to make room for a low-leverage relief arm.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Rehabbing at Triple-A
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Mushinski (back) made the fourth appearance of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, striking out two over a perfect inning of relief.
Since beginning his rehab assignment April 8, Mushinski has given up two earned runs on one hit and one walk while striking out five over 3.2 innings. The 27-year-old lefty is expected to occupy a low-leverage role in the Houston bullpen once he's deemed ready to return from the 15-day injured list.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Goes on 15-day IL
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Mushinski was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Astros on Thursday with a lumbar spine muscle spasm.
Mushinski first started experiencing back spasms in late February. He doesn't appear to have resumed a throwing program yet, so he figures to be on the shelf a while.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Not likely for Opening Day
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Mushinski (back) will "probably not" be ready for Opening Day, Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Mushinski suffered back spasms early in camp, and he has been throwing for two weeks. Even so, he has yet to appear in game action and is unlikely to get fully ramped up in time for Opening Day. His absence won't affect the saves picture in Houston, though Mushinski was battling for a roster spot as the lone lefty reliever in the Astros' bullpen.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Dealing with back spasms
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Mushinski was shut down from throwing Thursday due to lower-back spasms, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
The Astros are calling the reliever day-to-day, so it would appear the hope is he won't be shut down long. Mushinski made seven appearances for Houston last season and is competing for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Sent to minors
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Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The 26-year-old was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Thursday after missing time with an elbow injury, and he'll head to the minors with Ryan Pressly returning from the paternity list. Mushinski delivered a scoreless inning Saturday and has given up three earned runs with an 8:3 K:BB across 7.1 innings for Houston this year.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Reinstated by Houston
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Mushinski (elbow) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Mushinski began a rehab assignment in early July and allowed seven runs in four innings over five minor-league appearances. However, he's back to full health and will rejoin the Astros' bullpen after Ryan Pressly (personal) was placed on the paternity list Thursday.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Set to make second rehab appearance
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Mushinski (elbow) will make his second rehab appearance at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Mushinski made his first rehab appearance Wednesday and allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while failing to record an out. He'll attempt to record better results during Saturday's outing, and it's possible that he'll rejoin the Astros' bullpen sometime next week.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Appears ready for rehab assignment
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Astros general manager James Click said Sunday that Mushinski (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land during the upcoming week, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Mushinski has been on the 15-day injured list since June 7 with left elbow discomfort and will likely need at least two appearances in the minors before he's deemed ready to rejoin the big-league bullpen. Prior to being shelved with the injury, Mushinski covered 6.1 innings and gave up three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight across his six relief appearances for Houston.
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Astros' Parker Mushinski: Lands on injured list
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Mushinski was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left elbow discomfort.
Mushinski was promoted from Triple-A Sugar Land over the weekend and delivered a scoreless inning Monday against the Mariners, but he's now unavailable due to the elbow issue. Brandon Bielak was promoted from Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
