Devenski allowed one hit and struck out one in one inning Friday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Looking at Devenski's spring numbers are misleading. His 8.31 ERA appears ugly, but all four runs he's allowed came in his first outing. Since then, Devenski has pitched four scoreless innings and worked to get himself back to the form he showed in 2017 when he was dubbed the "Dragon." Earlier this spring, manager AJ Hinch told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that he wanted Devenski to air it out and not be too cute. "We really wanted to get him away from thinking too much and get him into Dragon mode, basically," he said. "Let him come and show a ton of energy, get through the ball, let the ball go wherever it goes and not get overly complicated." The 28-year-old reliever will be a weapon out of the bullpen if rediscovers the 2017 version of himself.

Devenski's arbitration case was settled with the Astros and he's slated to make $1.525 million in 2019, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Devenski asked for $1.65 million and Houston was willing to give him $1.4 million, so the case was settled at $1.525 million. The contract includes a club option for the 2020 season and includes the option of a base increase in 2020 dependent upon how many games he appears in this year. After posting a solid 2.68 ERA through 80.2 frames in 2017, Devenski took a step back in 2018, accruing a 4.18 ERA with 51 punchouts over 47.1 innings.

Devenski devoted the offseason to re-working the mechanics of his delivery, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Devenski, an All Star in 2017, watched his ERA balloon to 4.18 in 2018, when he was relegated to work in games that already were decided and was left off both of Houston's postseason rosters. Video study revealed some "issues here and there," per the right-handed reliever, specifically with his legs and hips. Devenski has yet to throw a bullpen session, so we may need to wait until spring training to learn whether the mechanical adjustments returns him to his 2017 form.

Devenski is not on the Astros' 25-man postseason roster for the ALDS against Cleveland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Devenski had a forgettable July and only logged 6.2 innings of work over seven appearances in September after spending a month on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Nonetheless, it comes as a slight surprise to see Devenski left off the roster due to his potential swing-and-miss stuff.

Devenski will start Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Astros will employ a "bullpen day" in the series finale with Devenski leading the charge. The 27-year-old has made only four appearances since coming off the disabled list Aug. 29 and should be limited to an inning or two.

Devenski has appeared in three games since he was activated from the disabled list in last August. He's allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits, including two home runs, over three innings.

EDGE Analysis

Devenski has looked rusty since his return from nearly a month-long stint on the disabled list due to a hamstring injury, but hasn't been given an opportunity to knock off that rust. He most recently appeared in Saturday's blowout win, his first appearance after an 11-day break, as manager A.J. Hinch doesn't appear eager to use the right-hander. At this point, a spot on the postseason roster appears unlikely for the 2017 All Star, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Devenski allowed one unearned run on three hits while striking out two over two innings in Thursday's loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Devenski made his first appearance since being activated off the disabled list. The right-hander missed the last month with a hamstring injury.

Devenski (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's contest, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Devenski will forgo one last rehab outing and return to the big-league club as Charlie Morton (shoulder) heads to the DL in a subsequent move. Over the past couple weeks, Devenski appeared in five minor-league contests. Though he wasn't particularly sharp, he didn't experience any pain or discomfort in his hamstring, so he should be available out of the bullpen immediately during Wednesday's series finale versus Oakland.

Devenski (hamstring) will make a minor-league rehab appearance with Double-A Corpus Christi on Thursday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Devenski, who has been on the DL since Aug. 3 with a hamstring issue, has already made five rehab appearances -- three with the Hooks and two with Triple-A Fresno -- struggling to a 7.71 ERA across 4.2 innings in those outings. He'll make one more appearance with Corpus Christi later in the week, and if everything goes off without a hitch he'll likely be cleared to rejoin the Astros on Saturday when rosters expand.

Devenski (hamstring) will require two more appearances on his rehab assignment, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Devenski began his rehab at Triple-A Fresno, allowing four hits and striking out four during 1.2 innings, and will move to Double-A Corpus Christi this week. Manager A.J. Hinch said the team can evaluate where Devenski's at when the Astros return from their current road trip. Houston returns home after a weekend set against the Angels, setting the reliever's possible return next Monday, although the manager could wait until roster expand Sept. 1.