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Taiwanese Pitcher Teng Kai-wei Recalled to MLB Astros' Bullpen Amidst Struggles

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese pitcher Teng Kai-wei has been recalled to the Major League Baseball (MLB) Houston Astros' bullpen.
  • Teng's return follows strong performance in Triple-A, where he struck out 15 batters in 10.1 innings with a 3.48 ERA.
  • The Astros' bullpen has struggled recently, with a 7.20 ERA over the last five games.

Taiwanese pitcher Teng Kai-wei has rejoined the Houston Astros' Major League Baseball roster, bolstering a struggling bullpen. The Astros made the roster move before their series against the Oakland Athletics, optioning left-handed reliever Bryan King to Triple-A.

Teng's path back to the majors included a stint in Triple-A where he impressed, striking out 15 batters in 10.1 innings with a 3.48 earned run average over seven appearances. This call-up comes after a previous MLB stint where his performance was inconsistent, leading to a demotion in late July.

The Astros' relief corps has been under significant pressure. The team suffered a heavy 18-3 loss to the Angels, with key relievers like Tatsuya Imai and AJ Blubaugh having pitched extensively in recent games. Over the last five contests, the bullpen's collective ERA stands at a high 7.20, ranking second-to-last in MLB.

During his time with the Astros this season, Teng has appeared in 25 games, including 10 starts, pitching 68.1 innings. He has recorded 67 strikeouts, with a record of 5 wins and 6 losses, and an ERA of 4.35.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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