Astros swap Jordan Jankowski for James Hoyt

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In the latest roster move involving their beleaguered bullpen, the Astros optioned righthander Jordan Jankowski to Class AAA Fresno and will recall James Hoyt.Hoyt, who had a 5.54 ERA in 37 1 3 innings with the Astros before his recent demotion, will join the team before Friday night’s series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Because players who are optioned must spend 10 days in the minors before they’re eligible to return (unless they are replacing an injured player) https://www.diamondbacksstore.com/Diamondbacks_Zack_Greinke_Jersey-152, Friday is the first day on which Hoyt can be recalled. He was optioned July 25. Jankowski was recalled only Tuesday when Michael Feliz and Tony Sipp were each placed on the 10-day disabled list.Hoyt made three appearances for Fresno in his most recent stint in the Pacific Coast League. He struck out six and didn’t issue a walk over four scoreless innings.

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