Astros add RHP Shawn Dubin back to bullpen

The Houston Astros recalled right-hander Shawn Dubin on Saturday from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioned right-hander Alex Speas to Triple-A.

Dubin, 28, returns to the Astros after going 0-1 with a 6.59 ERA in nine relief appearances earlier this season. He has a 6.75 ERA in 12 career appearances over two seasons for Houston.

Speas, 26, gave up one run in two innings Friday during his lone appearance for the Astros. He has four career appearances after spending time with the Texas Rangers last season and is 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA.