Jason Alexander

The Astros optioned Jason Alexander to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Fantasy Impact

Alexander gets sent down one day after he was crushed in a loss on Tuesday against the Rangers. Logan VanWey was recalled as the corresponding move.

Jason Alexander allowed nine earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in Tuesday’s loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Alexander continues a dismal stretch on the mound of late, allowing five earned runs or more in three of four starts. The right-hander can remain off rosters in all formats, posting a 9.33 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with a 1-1 record and 1.75 K/BB ratio across four appearances.

Jason Alexander will start for the Astros on Tuesday against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Houston had originally listed Tuesday and Wednesday's starters as TBA. It will be Alexander going on Tuesday and Mike Burrows on Wednesday.

Jason Alexander allowed four hits and one walk while striking out four over six innings in Tuesday’s win over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Alexander has struggled to miss opposing bats consistently, allowing five earned runs in two of three trips to the mound. Fantasy managers remain better served utilizing other options until further notice, with Alexander posting a 7.30 ERA and 1.70 WHIP with a 1-0 record and 1.67 K/BB ratio through three appearances.

Jason Alexander will start for the Astros on Tuesday against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Lance McCullers Jr. was scratched from his start on Tuesday. Alexander will start in his place.