Astros promote P Melancon, demote Wright

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08/09/2010 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Astros recalled pitcher Mark Melancon from Triple-A Round Rock and sent left-hander Wesley Wright to the same club on Monday.

The 25-year-old Melancon came to Houston in a July 31 trade along with infielder Jimmy Paredes from the New York Yankees for first baseman/outfielder Lance Berkman.

The right-handed throwing Melancon had two relief outings with the Yankees this season, spanning four innings and compiled a 9.00 earned run average.

He appeared in 43 games between the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Round Rock and went 7-1 with a 3.41 ERA, recording seven saves.

Wright, 25, has appeared in 10 games, making four starts for Houston in 2010 and has a 1-2 mark to go with a lofty 6.28 ERA.

The Astros also announced that right-hander Nelson Figueroa will take Wright's spot in the starting rotation beginning Saturday against Pittsburgh.

In 21 games -- one start -- between the Astros and Philadelphia this season, Figueroa is 3-1 with a 3.38 ERA.

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