The Astros have designated 29-year old lefty reliever Wade LeBlanc for assignment. LeBlanc pitched in 4 games (0 starts) for the Astros and he was 0-0 with a 7.11 ERA and a 2.21 WHIP. He has pitched in 17 games (7 starts) for the Astros and Marlins this year in which he is 1-5 with a 5.40 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP. The Astros have called up 26-year old righty starter/reliever David Martinez to replace him on the active roster. Martinez pitched in 28 games (20 starts) in AA+AAA-ball for the Astros this year and he is 14-3 with 1 save, a 2.20 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP. He has now pitched in 182 games (77 starts) in his first 9 years in the minors and he is 50-26 with 12 saves, a 3.48 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP.
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