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The Astros recalled Valdez from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Valdez was summoned from the minors to claim the rotation spot vacated by Aaron Sanchez (pectoral), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. The 25-year-old lefty was beat up to the tune of a 5.58 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 20 outings (five starts) with Houston earlier this season, but he looked dominant over his last four turns through the Triple-A rotation, compiling a 3.33 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 40:7 K:BB in 27 innings. Valdez likely won't have much leash in a starting role if he fails to find success Sunday, as Round Rock pitcher Jose Urquidy has similarly performed well of late and could get another look in the rotation when he likely joins Houston as a September callup.

The Orioles placed Means on the Family Medical Emergency List on Sunday.

The transaction comes one day after Means tossed seven innings of one-run ball in a 7-1 win over the Rays, evening his record to 9-9 in the process. Means can spend between three and seven days on the Family Medical Emergency List before rejoining the club, putting his availability for his next start in jeopardy. Due to a pair of off days Monday and Thursday, the Orioles would have the luxury of getting by with a four-man rotation for the time being if Means requires the maximum amount of time off.

Eovaldi didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Padres, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over three-plus innings while striking out three.

The right-hander held San Diego scoreless through three frames but ran into trouble in the fourth, giving up a leadoff single to Manny Machado and then a two-run shot by Eric Hosmer to earn a quick hook from manager Alex Cora. Eovaldi threw 64 pitches (36 strikes) on the night, and it's not yet clear if Boston intends to fully stretch him out as a starter or limit him to only one or two times through the order. He'll take a 6.64 ERA and 38:19 K:BB through 39.1 innings into his next outing Friday, on the road against the Angels.

Bassitt pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out five, but he did not factor in the decision Saturday versus the Giants.

Bassitt exited after allowing a game-tying single to Evan Longoria, assuring his record would remain at 9-5. For the year, Bassitt owns a 3.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 117:43 K:BB in 125.1 innings. The right-hander is expected to face the Royals on Thursday in a road start.

Miley (13-4) recorded the win Saturday against the Angels after giving up one run on five hits over five innings. He struck out four and walked one.

Miley served up a solo homer in the fifth inning and then proceeded to load the bases for Mike Trout, but he was able to retire the two-time MVP on five pitches to escape the jam. The veteran southpaw has a 3.13 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 129:49 K:BB through 152.1 innings and lines up to pitch Friday at Toronto.

Clevinger (9-2) earned the win Saturday against the Royals after allowing one run on four hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out eight and walked two.

Clevinger continued his string of starts without a loss, as he is 8-0 with a 2.11 ERA and 82:16 K:BB over his last 10 outings. The 28-year-old will look to maintain his strong form Friday at Tampa Bay.

Gibson (12-6) earned the win Saturday against the Tigers after allowing five runs (four earned) on 10 hits over 5.1 innings. He struck out eight and walked none.

Gibson was never truly on form Saturday as he gave up at least one hit in each inning, but the eight strikeouts and two double plays helped salvage the outing. The 31-year-old has a 4.49 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 141:45 K:BB across 144.1 innings and lines up to face Detroit again Friday.

Means (9-9) allowed one run on five hits with zero walks and seven strikeouts across seven innings while earning a victory against the Rays on Saturday.

A solo homer in the fifth inning was all the left-hander allowed against the Rays, snapping his four-game losing streak. Over the last five weeks, Means has seen his ERA rise more than a whole run, but he still has very respectable numbers, especially considering his team. Means is back with a .500 record and owns a 3.61 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 95 strikeouts in 117.1 innings this season. He will pitch next in Kansas City on Friday.

Allard (2-0) picked up the win Saturday, giving up six hits over 6.1 scoreless innings while striking out a career-high eight in a 4-0 victory over the White Sox.

Chicago hitters couldn't make any kind of hard contact against Allard, as all six hits he allowed were singles -- and three of them didn't even leave the infield. The rookie will take a 4.64 ERA and 23:8 K:BB through 21.1 innings into his next start Friday, at home against the Mariners.

Valdez will be recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to start Sunday's game against the Angels, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Valdez was previously a candidate to start Saturday's contest, but he'll instead take the mound in the series finale. The 25-year-old has a 5.58 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 45:26 K:BB over 50 major-league innings this season.