Bryan King

The Astros optioned LHP Bryan King to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Fantasy Impact

King will return to Triple-A. There should be a corresponding move announced on Monday.

Bryan King is expected to step into the set-up role in the Astros bullpen with the return of Josh Hader.

Fantasy Impact

King leads the team with six saves, getting the opportunity following the struggles of Bryan Abreu. He'll figure to step into the 8th inning role in the Astros bullpen.

Bryan King allowed one hit while striking out one over one scoreless inning to earn the save in a 3-0 win over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

King has settled down out of the bullpen of late, holding opponents scoreless in each of his last five appearances. The left-hander continues to provide manager Joe Espada with a reliable option in late-game situations while Josh Hader remains sidelined, posting a 2.70 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with an 0-1 record, four holds, and six saves across 20 appearances.

Bryan King tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

King has settled down on the mound of late, holding opponents scoreless in each of his last four appearances. The left-hander continues to make the most of his role as one of the more stable, late-game options out the Astros bullpen while Josh Hader remains sidelined, posting a 2.82 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with five saves and four holds across 19 appearances.

Bryan King struck out one batter while tossing 1 2/3 scoreless frames to earn the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

King has provided mixed results out of the bullpen of late, allowing runs in five of his last 10 appearances. The left-hander remains part of a closer committee with Josh Hader still working back from injury, posting a 3.26 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with four saves and two holds across 16 appearances.