Oberholtzer was ejected from Saturday's game after throwing at Alex Rodriguez in the second inning. He allowed four hits, two home runs, and three walks in just 1.1 innings of work.

Oberholtzer threw at Rodriguez directly after allowing a two-run shot to Chris Young in the top of the second inning. He had strung together three straight solid starts before Saturday's meltdown, striking out 15 batters over 20 innings. He'll look to bounce back in his next start Friday in Boston.

The Houston Astros optioned pitcher Brett Oberholtzer to Triple-A Fresno following Saturday's game against he New York Yankees, according to MLB.com.

The Houston Astros optioned pitcher Brett Oberholtzer to Triple-A Fresno following Saturday's game against he New York Yankees, according to MLB.com. Oberholtzer allowed six runs over 1.2 innings Saturday before being ejected after throwing at Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez.

Oberholtzer took a no decision Monday against the Angels, as he allowed two runs on four hits and four walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

Oberholtzer was the latest victim of Albert Pujols's blazing rampage through the American League via a fifth inning two-run home run. But Oberholtzer was shaky throughout, as he struggled to locate and was saved by inducing nine ground balls on 12 balls in play. He needed 101 pitches to get 17 outs, killing his chance at a decision in a tough pitchers' duel with Hector Santiago. Oberholtzer's ERA sits at 2.81.

Oberholtzer (2-1) allowed three runs on eight hits with no walks and five strikeouts over 6.1 innings during Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Rockies.

The third-year southpaw, who has two straight quality starts for the Astros, lines up as a two-starter next week against the Angels on Monday and the Yankees on Saturday. Despite Obertholzer's recent success, it looks like a good week to sit him in season long leagues while avoiding him in daily formats.

Oberholtzer (1-1) pitched a gem against the Mariners on Friday, picking up the win with eight shutout innings.

While the Astros offense generated eight runs in the first inning against Felix Hernandez, Oberholtzer pitched like a king. He gave up just five baserunners all game on three hits and two walks, and picked up his first win of the season. The 25-year-old lefty doesn't have great strikeout stuff (5.85 K/9), so he will have to continue churning out productive starts like Friday's to maintain value. Owners eager to scoop Oberholtzer up after this performance should bear in mind that his next start comes in the unfriendly confines of Coors Field on Wednesday.

Oberholtzer couldn't get out of the fourth inning Saturday, allowing four runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks in 3.2 innings, striking out two.

A Marwin Gonzalez error minimized the fantasy damage, but Oberholtzer has now lasted just 12 innings total in his three starts on the season. If he can't find a way to pitch deeper into games, the Astros will have little choice but to look elsewhere for rotation help. His next start is scheduled for Friday, at home against the Mariners.

Oberholtzer gave up two runs on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 5.1 innings Monday in a no-decision against Baltimore.

Fresh off the DL after dealing with finger and back issues since spring training, Oberholtzer was limited to 5.1 innings after tossing 82 pitches (59 for strikes). He's likely to make his next start Saturday at Toronto, though it's unclear if he'll be on a similar pitch count or innings restriction.

Oberholtzer has officially been activated from the disabled list.

With Scott Feldman (knee) hitting the DL near the end of last week, the Astros will bring up Oberholtzer to make a spot start Monday. Oberholtzer has made one start for Houston this season, scattering five hits and one earned run over 3.0 innings. In a corresponding move, the Astros optioned right-hander Michael Feliz to Double-A Corpus Christi.

The Houston Astros activated pitcher Brett Oberholtzer from the disabled list Monday after he recovered from a finger injury.

The Houston Astros activated pitcher Brett Oberholtzer from the disabled list Monday after he recovered from a finger injury. Michael Feliz was optioned to Double-A Corpus Christi in a corresponding move.

Oberholtzer (finger) will come off the DL and get the start Monday against the Orioles, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.

Scott Feldman (knee) landed on the DL Friday and will be out for roughly six weeks, so this is an opportunity for Oberholtzer to take a rotation spot and run with it for a bit. He had a 3.56 FIP in 143.2 innings last season and could be worth a flier in deeper leagues.

Oberholtzer (finger) is a candidate to take the rotation spot vacated by Scott Feldman, who landed on the DL Friday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.

He made a rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Freson and gave up one run on five hits with zero walks and five strikeouts over 4.2 innings. The open spot in the rotation for Oberholtzer would be Monday against the Orioles. Feldman is expected to miss around six weeks with a torn meniscus, so Oberholtzer could hold a rotation spot for a while. The other option would be to recall a prospect like Vincent Velasquez, but it would seem logical that the Astros would give Oberholtzer a shot to show what he can do before dismissing him as a candidate. He had a 3.56 FIP in 143.2 innings last year with Houston.

Oberholtzer (finger) will make a rehab start at Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Oberholtzer is scheduled to cover 65 to 70 pitches in the outing as he looks to demonstrate he's fully recovered from a blister on his left index finger. The Astros haven't announced their plans for Oberholtzer once he returns from the disabled list, as recent call-up Lance McCullers has impressed in his first two MLB starts and could be given the opportunity to remain in the rotation. If that's the case, the Astros could opt to transition Oberholtzer to a long-relief role, which would further minimize his already limited fantasy value.

Oberholtzer (finger) is expected to go on a rehab assignment following a bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Oberholtzer was placed on the disabled list May 13 due to a blister on his finger. The fact that he's moving out on a rehab assignment now likely indicates he'll be ready to come off the disabled list when first available.

Oberholtzer (finger) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The purpose of the session will be to test the blister on his throwing hand, which sent him to the DL last week. The left-hander is not eligible to return from the DL until later in the month, however.

The Astros placed Oberholtzer (finger) back on the 15-day disabled list following his early exit from Wednesday's start, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.

Oberholtzer started for the Astros on Wednesday for the first time this season, but his outing was cut short after he reopened the blister that delayed the start of his campaign, and he is now facing another recovery period. It took Oberholtzer roughly six weeks to recover from the blister the last time around.

Oberholtzer (finger) left Wednesday's game after three innings due to a blister on his pitching finger.

Oberholtzer had his 2015 debut cut short to a blister on his pitching hand. He began the year on the disabled list due to a blister on his finger as well, which is a reason for concern for Oberholtzer owners. He allowed one run on five hits over three innings of work Wednesday. An update on his status should be made available following Wednesday's game.

Oberholtzer (finger) was activated from the 15-day DL on Tuesday, the Houston Chronicle's Evan Drellich reports.

He will start Wednesday's game against the Giants, so this move was inevitable. Oberholtzer tossed 5.1 scoreless innings in his last rehab start with Triple-A Fresno, but only threw 72 pitches, so he may be on a pitch count in the 80-90 pitch range Wednesday.

Oberholtzer (finger) will be activated to start Wednesday against the Giants, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Manager A.J. Hinch had suggested a return next week was possible for Oberholtzer, but the left-hander now has a set date for his 2015 debut. Oberholtzer tossed 5.1 scoreless innings in his final rehab start with Triple-A Fresno, but he only built up to 72 pitches and it's uncertain if he'll be able to take on a full workload right off the bat. Sam Deduno will move to the bullpen.

Oberholtzer (finger) could return to Houston's rotation next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Manager A.J Hinch told the press Thursday, "We have the off-day Monday to play with. We're not under large duress to make a decision yet. Given Oberholtzer went deep into the game and his pitch total got to the mid-70s, he's certainly an option we're going to talk about." Oberholtzer could be an option next week when the Astros host the Giants given his strong outing in his most recent rehab start.

Oberholtzer (finger) struck out nine over 5.1 scoreless innings during a rehab start for Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday.

Oberholtzer, who gave up seven runs over 2.2 innings in his first rehab start for Triple-A Fresno on April 30, tossed 55 of his 72 pitches for strikes in a far more efficient outing. The 25-year-old southpaw struggled during Grapefruit League play before suffering a blister this spring, thus forcing him to open 2015 on the DL. There's a possibility the Astros will call him up to take Samuel Deduno's spot in the rotation, which would put him in line to start May 12 against San Francisco.