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The Astros placed Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with right foot nerve irritation, promoting Bryan King to the majors. Arrighetti left after a rough first inning against the White Sox, and Houston will lean on AJ Blubaugh or Kai-Wei Teng to fill the rotation, with Teng more stretched out. Arrighetti had shown early-season promise before a June regression and has a history of injuries; King returns after a brief Triple-A stint.
The Astros promoted 23-year-old left-handed outfielder Lucas Spence from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill a temporary outfield role after Brice Matthews was placed on the 10-day injured list with a knee sprain; Houston is also weighing longer-term upgrades as they navigate a patchwork outfield that includes Cam Smith, LaMonte Wade Jr., and Taylor Trammell, while Matthews’ injury and inconsistencies have left the position unsettled.
San Francisco traded pitcher Kai-Wei Teng to Houston for catching prospect Jancel Villarroel and undisclosed international bonus money to create a 40-man roster spot for Harrison Bader; Teng, a 27-year-old right-hander with limited MLB success, provides depth, while Villarroel is a developing backstop in Houston’s system, which also designated JP France for assignment to open room.
The San Francisco Giants have made several roster moves, recalling outfielder Luis Matos and right-hander Kai-Wai Teng from Triple-A Sacramento. Teng is set to make his major league debut, filling in for the injured Luke Jackson. The 25-year-old Taiwanese pitcher has shown promise in the minor leagues, but also struggled with control issues. With Jackson on the injured list, Teng will likely take on a long relief role in the bullpen, providing valuable innings for the team.