Houston Astros relief pitcher Chris Devenski is back. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Astros activate right-hander Chris Devenski from injured list

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 9/4/20

The Houston Astros are getting a member of their pitching staff back on Friday.

According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, Houston activated Devenski from the injured list and optioned right-hander Joe Biagini to the club's alternate training site.

Astros have activated RHP Chris Devenski from IL and optioned RHP Joe Biagini to alternate training site.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) September 4, 2020

Devenski was placed on the IL last month with arm soreness and hasn't played since July 26 against the Seattle Mariners.

The 29-year-old is 0-1 on the season with a 13.50 ERA and 2.50 WHIP. Although he's struggled in 2020, it's hard to judge him off of just the two innings he pitched this year. In 2019, Devenski went 2-3 with a 4.83 ERA, 72 strikeouts and a 1.304 WHIP.

Biagini has pitched just 4.1 innings for the Astros this season. His 20.77 ERA and 3.23 WHIP are horrendous, so it's not a surprise to see him optioned to Houston's training site.

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