RHP Samuel Deduno was outrighted to Triple-A Fresno on Nov. 10 as the Astros removed him from their 40-man roster. Deduno, 32, went 0-1 with one save and a 6.86 ERA in nine games (two starts) for Houston this year. He missed the second half of the season due to back and hip ailments.

Deduno will miss the rest of the season due to arthroscopic surgery to repair the labrum in his right hip, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Deduno is scheduled to have surgery next week. He last pitched May 13 before landing on the DL with a lower back injury.

Deduno will have another specialist examine his hip, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Deduno was able to return to the mound last week to pitch a simulated game, but it appears he's hit another road block in the recovery process. The Astros ruled out the possibility of Deduno requiring surgery on his hip a couple weeks ago, though a consultation with a different doctor could yield a change in his prognosis this time around.

Deduno (hip) threw a simulated game Monday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.

Deduno continues to ramp up his activity after it was revealed earlier this month that his ailing him will not require surgery. He's without a target return date, but the team hopes he can progress to the point that he'll be ready to begin a rehab assignment over the next couple of weeks.

Deduno (hip) is scheduled to throw batting practice at some point during the Astros' current homestand, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Deduno received positive news earlier this month when he was cleared to bypass surgery on his ailing hip, and after taking some time off to rest, it appears he's ready to intensify his throwing. If the batting practice sessions go well, Deduno could head out on a rehab assignment shortly thereafter.

Deduno (hip) won't need surgery after visiting with a specialist Tuesday, the Houston Chronicle's Evan Drellich reports.

This is excellent news for Deduno, who will begin a rehab program soon. However, there is still no timetable for his return.

Deduno, who has been working his way back from a lower-back strain, will be shut down indefinitely due to a hip issue, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The hip pain is likely in some way related to right-hander's initial injury, and a meeting with a specialist Monday should offer more details about the setback. Deduno said he still felt bothered by the hip during his rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A Fresno, when he was expected to cover two frames but lasted just one inning and walked four batters.

Deduno (back) went for a precautionary MRI on Tuesday, the Houston Chronicle's Evan Drellich reports.

Deduno, who was placed on the 15-day DL on Monday, said the discomfort had been building since spring training. The lower-back strain is felt in the area of his right hip. Consider him out indefinitely until we learn the results of the MRI.

The Astros placed Deduno on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a lower back strain, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.

Deduno has not thrown since last Wednesday, and it is now evident why. He will be eligible to return to action in late May, but it remains to be seen how long he will be sidelined.

Deduno will be moved back to the bullpen, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Brett Oberholtzer (finger) has been cleared to return Wednesday, meaning Deduno's tenure in the rotation will come to a merciful end. Deduno was clobbered for 10 earned runs on 11 hits -- including two homers -- and three walks over 4.2 innings against the Rangers on Wednesday.

Deduno was battered for 10 runs on 11 hits and three walks with four strikeouts over 4.2 innings Wednesday night in a 11-3 loss to Texas.

Deduno (0-1), who opened 2015 in a long relief role for the Astros, recently joined the starting rotation with Brad Peacock (shoulder) and Brett Oberholtzer (finger) on the DL. Since Oberholtzer is close to returning, Deduno's stay in the starting rotation may be short-lived, especially after the rough start Wednesday night.

Deduno will get another start Wednesday against the Rangers, the Houston Chronicle's Jose de Jesus Ortiz reports.

He gave up one earned run on three hits and two walks while fanning four over four innings in Friday's start. It's unlikely that he pitches deep enough into Wednesday's game to be a very useful option in daily leagues.

Deduno will indeed start Friday's game against the Mariners.

Deduno was the expected replacement for Asher Wojciechowski in the rotation after he was demoted to Triple-A, and that has now been confirmed. If he can perform decently in the role, the club will likely stick with him until Brad Peacock (shoulder) or Brett Oberholtzer (finger) returns from the DL.

Deduno will likely get his first start of the season Friday against the Mariners at Minute Maid Park, the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros recently demoted Asher Wojciechowski to Triple-A Fresno, and Brad Peacock (shoulder) is at least a few weeks away from making his return. Deduno may thus have the opportunity to stick around in the starting rotation, but Astros manager A.J. Hinch warned that there's some chance Deduno will be needed out of the bullpen Thursday night, in which case the team will need to find another starter for Friday. Deduno has been effective as a long/middle reliever this season, posting a 2.89 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB ratio over 9.1 innings. Of course, his track record as a starting pitcher is rather uninspiring, and he's never been a great source of strikeouts.

Deduno gave up a run on two hits and a walk with one strikeout over 2.1 innings of long relief Sunday against Oakland.

Deduno, who hadn't pitched for the Astros in nine days, entered a tie game in the fifth inning in relief of starter Asher Wojciechowski. It was the second time this season he's worked multiple innings of long relief behind the rookie starter. Through five appearances with the Astros this season, Deduno has a 2.89 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB over 9.1 innings.

Deduno earned his first save of the season Sunday against the Rangers.

With the Astros and Rangers playing 14 innings Sunday, Deduno successfully converted the save opportunity after Pat Neshek, Chad Qualls and Luke Gregerson all pitched earlier in the game. He gave up a hit and a walk during his scoreless inning of work, but also struck out a batter and owns a 5:2 K:BB through five innings thus far.

Deduno held the Indians to one run on two hits and a walk with four strikeouts over four innings of long relief Thursday.

The 31-year-old right-hander entered the game the fifth inning in relief of Asher Wojciechowski, who struggled in his MLB debut. Deduno spent time as a starter and reliever last season, and while he'll serve as the Astros' long man out of the bullpen for the time being, injuries to the starting rotation could open up a spot for him in the future.

Deduno has made the Astros' 25-man roster as a long reliever, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Deduno spent most of 2014 with the Twins before being placed on waivers late in the season and claimed by the Astros. While he spent time both as a starter and reliever last season, it appears he's bound solely for a bullpen role this campaign. However, injuries to the starting rotation could open up a spot for him.

Deduno pitched two scoreless innings of long relief during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two in the appearance.

"We wanted to simulate more of a long reliever role for him," manager A.J. Hinch said of Deduno. "We know we can stretch him out and he can start. He can throw a lot of pitches. He's got a resilient arm, but he'll have an outing here where he'll go pitch, (have a) couple days off, pitch." Deduno is scheduled to toss two more innings of long relief Saturday against the Marlins, which is a sign he's fallen out of the running for the Astros' fifth starter job.

Deduno pitched three scoreless Grapefruit League innings Monday against the Nationals, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out three.

Deduno came on in relief of starter Mark Appel and lowered his spring ERA to 1.13. The 31-year-old right-hander is the dark horse among those competing to open 2015 as the Astros' fifth starter, but the job won't likely be settled until the end of spring training with Deduno, Asher Wojciechowski (0.00 ERA) and Roberto Hernandez (3.60 ERA) all pitching well thus far.