2:42 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) Astros designated Bielak for assignment Saturday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

3:30 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) optioned Bielak to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

11:08 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) recalled Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Chronicle reports.

4:04 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:30 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (5-6) took the loss Sunday, allowing six runs (three earned) on eight hits and three walks over five innings against the Rays. He struck out four.

6:19 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (5-5) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one hit and three walks over 5.2 scoreless innings against the Rockies. He struck out four.

9:56 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (4-5) took the loss Sunday against the Mariners, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk while striking out five over five innings.

5:37 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) will start for the Astros on Tuesday against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

1:00 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) will be available in relief Monday versus the Rangers but is an option to start Tuesday against the Rockies, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:41 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) Astros recalled Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

11:08 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) optioned Bielak to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Chronicle reports.

7:13 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (3-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing five runs on nine hits and two walks over five innings in a 5-0 loss to Cleveland. He struck out four.

7:32 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (2-2) allowed one run on three hits and three walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings to earn the win over the Twins on Tuesday.

4:07 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (1-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk over 6.2 innings during a 4-0 loss to the Brewers. He struck out three.

3:11 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) did not factor in the decision against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing one run on eight hits and no walks while striking out four batters over five innings.

11:48 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) is scheduled to make his second start with the Astros on Saturday against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.

7:40 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (0-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on 10 hits and two walks over 4.2 innings Sunday against Seattle. He took the loss and failed to record a strikeout.

11:33 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) did not factor into the decision during Monday's 7-3 win over the Giants, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six over four innings.

5:14 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) recalled Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

6:30 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) Astros optioned Bielak to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

4:19 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

4:19 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

1:19 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) Astros recalled Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:37 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was returned to Triple-A Sugar Land following Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:33 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) Astros recalled Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land and designated him as their 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader with the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

8:59 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

10:41 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) Astros optioned Bielak to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

1:08 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) Astros optioned Bielak to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:59 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) will start in place of Zack Greinke on Friday against Oakland after Greinke was placed on the 10-day injured list with neck soreness, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

7:13 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

5:15 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

8:39 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) pitched three scoreless innings Monday against the Mariners to pick up the save. He allowed just one hit and walked four guys to go along with three strikeouts.

5:36 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

8:26 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) is being stretched out at Triple-A Sugar Land, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

2:18 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

2:48 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (2-3) allowed five earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out three across 1.1 innings, taking the loss Monday to the Orioles.

4:34 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) Astros recalled Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Jake Kaplan of Athletic reports.

1:12 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

8:05 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (2-2) was credited with the win in relief Wednesday, when he allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two against the Angels.

7:12 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (1-1) was tagged with the loss Tuesday, giving up two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one in a 7-3 loss to the Yankees.

7:36 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Rockies.

11:21 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (1-0) earned the win Sunday against Oakland, striking out four in 4.2 innings of relief without allowing a single baserunner.

4:46 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) will serve as a reliever to begin the regular season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

8:59 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) or Luis Garcia will start the fifth game of the regular season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

6:43 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out three over four scoreless innings in Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

7:34 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings in Saturday's spring game against the Cardinals.

8:39 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) has a chance to pitch as a starter or opener during the first week of the season, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

8:42 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) did not allow a hit or walk while striking out three over three scoreless relief innings in Friday's spring game against the Marlins.

10:49 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) will start the Astros' first Grapefruit League contest Sunday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

2:21 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was optioned to the alternate training site Sunday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

7:57 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (3-3) allowed four runs on five hits (one home run) and a walk while striking out three across two innings Saturday as he took the loss against the Rangers.

9:06 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels, giving up four runs on seven hits over 3.2 innings in a 10-9 loss. He struck out five without walking a batter.

2:18 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) Dusty Baker said Thursday that he expects Bielak and Jose Urquidy (undisclosed) to make starts in Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels in some order, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

5:30 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) is one of three pitchers that manager Dusty Baker could start one of Saturday's doubleheader games, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

8:44 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (3-2) did not make it out of the first inning and took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels. He allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits and three walks in two-thirds of an inning in the 12-5 loss.

1:37 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

5:22 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (3-1) took the loss against San Diego on Saturday, pitching 1.1 innings and allowing seven runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two.

9:08 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's contest between the Astros and the Giants. He gave up two runs on six hits and one walk while fanning four in five innings.

12:48 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Giants, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:08 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) did not factor into the decision during Thursday's loss. He held the Diamondbacks scoreless with one strikeout across five innings, allowing two hits and three walks.

4:45 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) is scheduled to start Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

10:48 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) (1-0) pitched 3.1 innings Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out four to earn the win versus the Mariners.

2:06 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) was called up by the Astros on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

7:33 AM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) and Framber Valdez are competing for the final spot in the rotation, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports.

4:59 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) is part of the Astro's 60-man player pool.

3:28 PM - Brandon Bielak (HOU) will join the Astros for big-league camp this spring, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.