Houston added Tayler Scott to its major-league staff and designated Jordan Weems for assignment, signaling a fresh bullpen arms move before the Detroit series. Scott, 33, has spent most of 2024 in Houston’s bullpen and posted a strong 2.23 ERA across 62 appearances last season, though this year’s early numbers slipped to 5.40 in 17 outings. He logged a 9.00 ERA in nine innings with Arizona after last DFA, and owns a 4.91 ERA in 11 Triple-A Sugar Land outings since rejoining the organization. Weems gave up five runs in just one-third of an inning on Sunday, underscoring Houston’s need for a reliable, late-inning option. Manager Joe Espada stressed Scott’s depth potential, noting he can cover a clean inning or more if needed, a timely addition after a bullpen-heavy weekend.

The Astros have leaned on their relievers heavily in recent days, with a six-inning bullpen stint in a 12-inning win on Saturday and another six innings on Sunday after Cristian Javier exited ill. The move provides a fresh arm for a unit that spent the weekend stretched thin and could be in line for a few upcoming high-leverage spots as Houston eyes a productive road trip beginning in Detroit. The Diamonds, Orioles, and Sugar Land references in the backstory underscore Scott’s bend-and-breathe path back to the big leagues. Overall, Houston is stocking bullpen depth with a proven, if imperfect, veteran, while Weems’ DFA opens a spot for a longer-term alternative if the need persists.