Tyler Phillips surrendered three runs — two earned — in 4 1/3 innings Tuesday in a loss to the Astros.

Phillips allowed five hits, walked one and struck out two. He exited in the fifth after a Javier Sanoja error put a runner on base with one out, and the Astros went on to score three times in the inning. Phillips has been adequate as a starter for the most part, but it’d probably be best for the Marlins’ postseason hopes if he could resume working out of the pen. It’s just not likely to happen in the short term after Max Meyer’s injury. He’ll likely face the Phillies on Monday.