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Dubin

Dubin’s reward for collecting a save Saturday is an option to the minors. The 29-year-old could be a part of Astros pitching plans during the postseason, but it seems doubtful. Ryan Gusto was recalled in a corresponding transaction

Sure, why not. The right-hander was just recalled Tuesday, and the Astros went with Dubin in a game that means nothing to Houston. It’s the second and very likely last save of the year for the right-hander.

Dubin is a fresh arm for the Astros bullpen in the last week of the regular season. He has a 4.15 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 45 strikeouts 43 1/3 innings for Houston this year.

Dubin has been shipped back to the minors to free up a spot in Houston’s bullpen for Kaleb Ort to return from paternity leave.

Dubin is back ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Pirates as extra relief depth. The 28-year-old righty has made 21 relief appearances this season in the big leagues.

Dubin has a 5.14 ERA in two starts and 21 relief appearances for the Astros this season.

The Astros are running out of healthy starting pitching options at this point, so they’ll turn things over to Dubin and presumably let him go as long as possible during Friday’s series opener against the Twins. The 28-year-old righty holds a pedestrian 4.91 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 27/14 K/BB ratio across 25 2/3 innings (15 appearances, one start) this season. He’s obviously not a recommended fantasy option, especially against a red-hot Twins lineup.

Dubin rejoins Houston’s bullpen prior to Saturday’s showdown against the Twins. The 28-year-old righty made nine relief appearances earlier this season for the Astros, posting a lackluster 6.59 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 13/7 K/BB ratio across 13 2/3 innings of work.

The 28-year-old hurler took one for the team on Thursday night, saving a depleted bullpen by working the final three innings against the Athletics and recording his first career save. That means he wasn’t going to be available for a few days though, which means he gets sent out so the Astros can bring in a fresh arm. Dubin holds a 6.59 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and a 13/7 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings with the Astros on the season.

Dubin rejoins Houston’s bullpen mix ahead of Saturday’s game against the Blue Jays after missing the start of the year due to a forearm issue. The 28-year-old righty figures to pitch in a multi-inning, low-leverage role.