Kai-Wei Teng

The Astros placed RHP Kai-Wei Teng on the 15-day injured list with a right knee sprain.

Fantasy Impact

Teng had been optioned to Triple-A, but he suffered the injury prior to then. He'll likely be sidelined for at least the next few weeks.

The Astros optioned RP Kei-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Fantasy Impact

Teng struggled in a no-decision against the Tigers on Saturday. He'll look to work on some things in Triple-A before he gets another opportunity.

Kai-Wei Teng allowed four earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out one over 3 2/3 innings in Saturday's win over the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Teng has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing four earned runs or more in four of his last five trips to the mound. The right-hander is expected to be optioned to Triple-A after Saturday's dismal outing, posting a 4.36 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with a 4-6 record, 8.9 K/9 ratio, and three holds through 23 appearances.

The Astros are expected to option Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Fantasy Impact

Teng allowed five runs (four earned) over 3 2/3 innings on Saturday against the Tigers. He has minor-league options remaining, and should get another opportunity later in the summer.

Kai-Wei Teng will start for the Astros on Saturday against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

After a rough stretch, Teng is coming off a bounce back outing where he allowed one run over six innings against the Guardians.