Astros: 3 players that could be optioned for Zack Greinke’s return

While likely the odd man out, Brandon Bielak could be an easy option for the Astros.

Brandon Bielak

The bullpen doesn’t hold a slew of optionable arms at this point in the season, while Brandon Bielak could be the last man out. The right-hander hasn’t pitched since Saturday, where he tossed 43 pitches against the Los Angeles Angels.

Bielak is among a small group of arms that would be in contention to be optioned, but even on two days rest, the right-hander is better off in Triple-A. Any of the three options could finish the series on the taxi-squad, but the Sugar Land Skeeters are in Round Rock, which is a quick drive to Central Texas from Arlington.