The As announced this morning that theyve selected the contract of right-hander . Lefty was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Bielak on the clubs active roster, and the 40-man roster now stands at 40. Bielak, 28, was an 11th-round pick by the Astros in the 2017 draft and pitched for Houston at the big league level in each of Bruce Brown Jr. Jersey the past five seasons. He served as a solid back-of-the-rotation arm and swing man from 2021-23, with a combined 4.05 ERA (104 ERA+) and 4.78 FIP in 48 games (15 starts) during those years. The righty began to struggle with the club in the majors this year, however, and in ten appearances as a multi-inning reliever surrendered a 5.71 ERA while walking (8.4%) nearly as many batters as he struck out (10.8%). Those struggles were enough for the Astros to decide to cut bait on the right-hander, and he was in a cash deal back in May as a result. The right-hander made just three appearances with his new club at the big league level but posted improved results over those 5 2/3 innings of work, surrendering two runs and walking just one while striking out three. Still, the As designated him for a signment just over a week after acquiring him, though unlike Houston they managed to sneak him through waivers and outright him to the minor leagues. Since then, Bielak has struggled with Oaklands Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas, with a 6.08 ERA in 66 2/3 innings of work acro s 16 appearances (13 starts). Those results are rather lackluster, even after accounting for the Pacific Coast Leagues inflated offensive environment. Bielak will now get another opportunity at the big league level with the As despite those shaky numbers, likely acting as a long relief option alongside veteran for the clubs bullpen down the stretch. Making room for Bielak on the clubs active roster is Ba so. The 26-year-old lefty made his big league debut back in May and has been an up-and-down option for the As throughout the year with solid results. He made his first career start in the big leagues last night to impre sive results, throwing six scorele s innings against the Tigers where he allowed just three hits and walked one while racking up six strikeouts. Overall, Ba so has a 1.93 ERA and 2.97 FIP in 9 1/3 innings of work in the majors to go with a 4.55 ERA in 93 innings of work at the minor league level this year. The lefty hasnt received substantial playing time in the majors so far but could factor into the clubs pitching staff more prominently as soon as next year. Jeff Green Jersey