Carpenter off to minors: The Houston Astros optioned relief pitcher David Carpenter to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday in order to clear a roster spot for starting pitcher Jordan Lyles, the team announced. Lyles was scheduled to make his second start of the season Tuesday at Philadelphia. (Updated 05/15/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Carpenter (0-2) was tagged for two runs during his last appearance Monday -- the second time in three games he has allowed multiple runs. The right-hander also matched his walk total from April in just five outings this month with five. Leave him untouched in all Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/15/2012).
05/10/2012 01:41 Marlins win in 12, complete 8-1 road trip
Omar Infante's two-run single in the 12th inning lifted the Miami Marlins to a 5-3 victory against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
05/05/2012 22:04 Norris, Johnson help Astros slam Cards
Chris Johnson hit his first career grand slam, Bud Norris continued his dominance of the Cardinals and the Houston Astros beat St. Louis 8-2 on Saturday night to win a fifth consecutive game for the first time since late 2010.
04/27/2012 22:24 Angels drop fifth straight game
Asdrubal Cabrera singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the struggling Los Angeles Angels 3-2 Friday night.