PARKER MUSHINSKI NEWS

Inks deal with Cleveland Mushinski signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Friday and received an invitation to spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mushinski allowed eight earned runs over 11 innings in the big leagues with Houston last season. However, most of his time was spent at Triple-A, where the 28-year-old southpaw posted a 5.44 ERA over 44.2 frames. He will most likely fill in as organizational bullpen depth for the Guardians.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Astros outrighted Mushinski to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mushinski lost his 40-man roster spot last week when the Astros needed to free up space for Kyle Tucker's return from the 60-day injured list. He will remain at Sugar Land, where he's spent the bulk of 2024 and posted a 4.25 ERA and 50:22 K:BB over 42.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man Mushinski was designated for assignment Friday.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Kyle Tucker's (shin) activation from the 60-day injured list. Mushinski, a 28-year-old lefty reliever, logged a 6.55 ERA and more walks (five) than strikeouts (three) in 11 innings across 10 appearances with the big club.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mushinski had been scored upon in each of his last four relief appearances. Bennett Sousa is taking his spot in the Astros' bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Mushinski was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

Impact The 27-year-old was sent to Sugar Land on Aug. 21 and will rejoin the MLB roster with Ryne Stanek (ankle) landing on the injured list. Mushinski has appeared in 12 big-league games this season and has a 4.73 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB over 13.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Mushinski had pitched the last two days for the Astros, allowing three runs on five hits over just 1.1 innings. A corresponding move will be announced prior to Houston's series opener versus the Red Sox.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Astros Mushinski was recalled by the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact This will be Mushinski's fourth separate stint in the big-league bullpen this season. The 27-year-old lefty owns a 2.79 ERA and 11:3 K:BB in 9.2 innings at the highest level. Phil Maton (elbow) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander was called up from Sugar Land on July 23 and made four appearances during this two-week stint in the majors, allowing one run on four hits with five strikeouts and a walk over 5.1 innings. Mushinski has pitched to a 2.79 ERA in eight outings overall for Houston this season, so he'll likely receive another chance in the big-league bullpen down the stretch.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to majors The Astros recalled Mushinski from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mushinski will give Houston a fresh arm out of the bullpen for Sunday's series finale in Oakland while the Astros sent out Joey Kuhnel to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Over 4.1 innings out of the big-league bullpen this season, Mushinski has given up two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Kenny Van Doren of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Impact Mushinski made one scoreless appearance during his latest stint in the majors. The Astros haven't announced a corresponding move, but Van Doren notes that the recently acquired Spenser Watkins isn't listed among St. Paul's upcoming probable pitchers and is on the 40-man roster.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big-league bullpen The Astros recalled Mushinski from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Sunday's game against the Rangers, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Houston optioned Ronel Blanco to Triple-A in a corresponding move, with Mushinski set to provide the Astros with a fresh arm out of the bullpen since Blanco wasn't scheduled to make another turn through the rotation before the All-Star break anyway. Mushinski has previously made three appearances in the big leagues in 2023, covering 3.1 innings while striking out four and allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mushinski has posted a 5.40 ERA over three relief appearances with the big club this season. He's clearing out to make room for Thursday's starter, Ronel Blanco.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list Mushinski was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Astros on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mushinski has been out all season with a back issue but is ready to roll now. The left-hander will provide manager Dusty Baker with another fresh bullpen arm.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes rehab assignment Mushinski has made four appearances for Triple-A Sugar Land since resuming his rehab assignment May 6, allowing one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out five o...

Impact Mushinski opened the season on the Astros' injured list due to a lumbar spine muscle spasm, but he was cleared to start his rehab assignment with Sugar Land on April 6. However, after four appearances with the affiliate, he was pulled off the assignment and shut down for a few weeks before reporting back to Sugar Land just over a week ago. Based on his recent form, Mushinski appears healthy and ready to rejoin the Houston bullpen, but it's unclear if the Astros are eager to option another player to the minors just to make room for a low-leverage relief arm.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing at Triple-A Mushinski (back) made the fourth appearance of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, striking out two over a perfect inning of relief.

Impact Since beginning his rehab assignment April 8, Mushinski has given up two earned runs on one hit and one walk while striking out five over 3.2 innings. The 27-year-old lefty is expected to occupy a low-leverage role in the Houston bullpen once he's deemed ready to return from the 15-day injured list.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on 15-day IL Mushinski was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Astros on Thursday with a lumbar spine muscle spasm.

Impact Mushinski first started experiencing back spasms in late February. He doesn't appear to have resumed a throwing program yet, so he figures to be on the shelf a while.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not likely for Opening Day Mushinski (back) will "probably not" be ready for Opening Day, Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mushinski suffered back spasms early in camp, and he has been throwing for two weeks. Even so, he has yet to appear in game action and is unlikely to get fully ramped up in time for Opening Day. His absence won't affect the saves picture in Houston, though Mushinski was battling for a roster spot as the lone lefty reliever in the Astros' bullpen.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back spasms Mushinski was shut down from throwing Thursday due to lower-back spasms, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Astros are calling the reliever day-to-day, so it would appear the hope is he won't be shut down long. Mushinski made seven appearances for Houston last season and is competing for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Thursday after missing time with an elbow injury, and he'll head to the minors with Ryan Pressly returning from the paternity list. Mushinski delivered a scoreless inning Saturday and has given up three earned runs with an 8:3 K:BB across 7.1 innings for Houston this year.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated by Houston Mushinski (elbow) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mushinski began a rehab assignment in early July and allowed seven runs in four innings over five minor-league appearances. However, he's back to full health and will rejoin the Astros' bullpen after Ryan Pressly (personal) was placed on the paternity list Thursday.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to make second rehab appearance Mushinski (elbow) will make his second rehab appearance at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mushinski made his first rehab appearance Wednesday and allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while failing to record an out. He'll attempt to record better results during Saturday's outing, and it's possible that he'll rejoin the Astros' bullpen sometime next week.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Appears ready for rehab assignment Astros general manager James Click said Sunday that Mushinski (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land during the upcoming week, Chandler Rome of the Houston C...

Impact Mushinski has been on the 15-day injured list since June 7 with left elbow discomfort and will likely need at least two appearances in the minors before he's deemed ready to rejoin the big-league bullpen. Prior to being shelved with the injury, Mushinski covered 6.1 innings and gave up three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight across his six relief appearances for Houston.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Mushinski was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left elbow discomfort.

Impact Mushinski was promoted from Triple-A Sugar Land over the weekend and delivered a scoreless inning Monday against the Mariners, but he's now unavailable due to the elbow issue. Brandon Bielak was promoted from Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Houston Mushinski was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mushinski spent nearly a month in Sugar Land, and he struck out 12 in 10.1 scoreless innings over nine appearances during his stint with the minor-league club. He's posted a 5.06 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 5.1 innings over five relief appearances with the Astros this year and will rejoin the big-league bullpen after Blake Taylor (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Mushinski to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mushinski gave up three earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven in 5.1 innings out of the Houston bullpen following his April 16 call-up from Sugar Land. He'll lose his spot on the active roster with the Astros reinstating closer Ryan Pressly (knee) from the injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE