Astros sent RHP Chuckie Fick outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Astros optioned RHP Chuckie Fick to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Fick was strictly a low-leverage reliever since coming over from the Cardinals. He'll return to a 4.68 ERA over 42-plus innings in the minors.

Astros claimed RHP Chuckie Fick off waivers from the Cardinals. It's not surprising, as general manager Jeff Luhnow used to oversee the Cardinals' farm system. Fick held just a 4.68 ERA and 20/13 K/BB ratio over 42 1/3 innings with Triple-A Memphis this season, but the 26-year-old should get a shot eventually on the talent-deprived Astros.

Cardinals designated RHP Chuckie Fick for assignment. He was cleared in order to make room for Brian Fuentes on the 40-man roster. Fick made two appearances with the Cardinals earlier this season and holds a 4.68 ERA and 20/13 K/BB ratio over 42 1/3 innings with Triple-A Memphis. There's a chance he could pass through waivers unclaimed.

Cardinals optioned RHP Chuckie Fick to Triple-A Memphis. Fick's first taste of the big leagues didn't last long. The 26-year-old right-hander made just two appearances after joining the Cards last weekend and allowed one run on three hits over 1 2/3 innings. He'll return to a 3.86 ERA at the Triple-A level.

Cardinals recalled RHP Chuckie Fick from Triple-A Memphis. Fick has strong MLB bloodlines and currently owns a 3.86 ERA at the Triple-A level. Look for him to be used in middle relief.

The Cardinals will recall reliever Chuckie Fick from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday. The Cardinals need bullpen depth with Kyle McClellan (elbow) on the disabled list. Fick, 26, has a 3.24 ERA in parts of six seasons in the minors. A corresponding roster move is not yet known.

Cardinals purchased the contract of RHP Chuckie Fick from Triple-A Memphis. Fick, who turns 26 on Sunday, earned a spot on the 40-man roster by posting an impressive 2.30 ERA and 61/37 K/BB ratio over 70 1/3 innings as a reliever this season at the Triple-A level. He is the nephew of former major leaguer Robert Fick.