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No word on the exact reason why, but Burrows apparently won’t make another start this season. He tossed a pair of scoreless innings during a rehab appearance for Triple-A Sugar Land over the weekend. He’s been on the injured list with elbow and shoulder issues since mid-July.

The right-hander allowed four hits in the contest while striking out a pair. He threw 32 pitches (25 strikes) in the ballgame. It’s possible the Astros could activate him to pitch a few innings in an MLB game during the upcoming week if they feel he’s ready, though he’s unlikely to deliver much from a fantasy perspective.

Burrows was pulled of a minor league rehab assignment last month and has continued throwing at Houston’s spring training facility in Florida. It’s unclear whether he’ll contribute again this season. He’s been dealing with elbow and shoulder issues since mid-July.

Burrows, out since July with elbow neuritis, had a setback with his shoulder while on a rehab assignment. He’s already done 60 days on the IL, so this is just a paper move. However, it’s unclear at this point whether he has a chance of making it back this month.

Burrows was optioned to Triple-A on July 7th, but then that assignment was voided when he was placed on the injured list on July 13th. He’s been sidelined for almost a month, so he’ll need a few rehab starts but could simply remain in the Triple-A rotation even when his rehab is done.

Burrows was sent down a week ago, only to have the option rescinded after he complained of the arm issue. He could get another look in Houston’s rotation in September, depending on how things work out.

Burrows was demoted last Tuesday after going 4-9 with a 5.99 ERA in 18 outings, but that’s voided now and he’ll keep earning service time while recovering from the elbow issue. Maybe we’ll see him back in the majors in September.

Burrows has been going through it, and he was charged for seven earned runs — 10 in total — in a loss Monay to the Astros that saw his ERA increase to an ugly 5.99 over 94 2/3 innings. He’ll head to Triple-A with Alimber Santa getting the call to replace the 26-year-old. Burrows seems likely to be back soon, but it seems pretty obvious he can’t be trusted in fantasy if/when that takes place.

Burrows was staked to an early five-run lead and wound up giving it all back with a couple calamitous frames. He gave up a whopping nine hits, including a three-run homer to CJ Abrams and a solo shot to Curtis Mead. He struck out three and issued two walks. The unexpected implosion raises his full-season ERA from 5.58 to 5.99 across 94 2/3 innings. He’ll close out a two-start week with a road matchup against the Rangers on Sunday to put a bow on the first half of the season.

Burrows struggled out of the gate, loading the bases in the first inning on two walks and a hit. A hit batter drove in a run, followed by a base hit to score two more before Burrows could get out of the inning. He settled in for three more scoreless innings before giving up a fourth run on a pair of two-out hits in the fifth. Burrow’s day would be done after five. He struck out three. The 26-year-old right-hander will take a 5.58 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and a 72/33 K/BB ratio across 90 1/3 innings into a road start against the Nationals next Tuesday.

Burrows’ first start in 11 days was one of his best of the year. It’s just the second time he’s allowed one run or fewer and the sixth time in 15 starts that he’s completed six innings. Burrows still wasn’t exactly dominant in finishing with three strikeouts, seven whiffs on 45 swings and a 25 percent CSW. Still, it’s a positive showing for him to carry into his start against the Twins next week.

It’s unclear which game he’ll start, but Wednesday’s makes the most sense. Burrows made his first relief appearance of the year Friday, throwing one scoreless innings in the win over the Guardians. He was prepared to go long in the contest, but it wasn’t necessary with Tatsuya Imai striking out 11 in six innings.

The Astros are going with Tatsuya Imai, Spencer Arrighetti, and Kai-Wei Teng for the Guardians series this weekend. There was some question surrounding what the Astros would do with their rotation when Hunter Brown came off the injured list, and it appears, for now, that Burrows may be the odd man out. He will piggyback with Imai on Friday, but with a 5.86 ERA through 14 starts, he doesn’t need to be held in most league types.

Burrows gave up five runs for a third straight outing and sixth time overall this season. He seems like the obvious cut from the rotation with Hunter Brown set to return early next week. Though 14 starts, he has a 5.86 ERA and has given up 18 homers in 78 1/3 innings.

Burrows struck out three, walked two, and served up two homers in the outing. Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker each took him deep, raising his ERA on the year to 5.77. Only Jameson Taillon has given up more homers than Burrows’ 17 this season. A change of scenery hasn’t helped him take the next step as a pitcher, and he’s a difficult arm to trust in fantasy next time out versus the Royals on the road.

Burrows tossed a scoreless first inning, then surrendered a two-run homer to Endy Rodríguez in the second. He’d strand two more runners before getting out of the frame. Burrows would take a two-run lead into the sixth, but gave up a three-run homer to Oneil Cruz before recording an out. Burrows would leave a runner on base, departing at 90 pitches. The inherited runner would eventually come in to score. The 26-year-old right-hander has disappointed so far this season with the Astros, posting a 5.66 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and a 57/26 K/BB ratio across 68 1/3 innings into a start against the Athletics in Houston on Sunday.

Burrows allowed four hits in the first inning, but managed to hold the Rangers to just one run despite the early trouble. After pitching a scoreless second inning, Burrows would be taken deep by Joc Pederson for a solo homer in the third inning to give the Rangers a 2-1 lead, but he would settle in from there. Burrows didn’t allow another run on the night while getting through seven innings, and left with the game deadlocked at 2-2. Burrows has struggled throughout most of this season and ends this month with a 5.11 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. His next start is scheduled for Tuesday against the Pirates.

The runs came on homers from Victor Caratini and Ryan Kreidler, bringing Burrows’ total to 12 given up in 56 1/3 innings this year. He also managed just two strikeouts and walked three today. It’s probably time for Burrows to head to Triple-A for spell, but if not, he has a favorable matchup next week in Texas.

Burrows allowed eight hits, walked three and struck out four while giving up two homers for the third time this season. He’d shown improvement of late, amassing a 2.50 ERA in his previous three starts against the Yankees, Red Sox and Reds, but this leaves him 2-5 with a 5.72 ERA overall. With the Astros stretching out Kai-Wei Teng, Burrows might be a candidate for demotion if he has another outing like this next week against the Twins.

Burrows struck out six and walked one. For all of his success, he got just seven whiffs, five of which came on the changeup he threw 28 times in the 98-pitch outing. Burrows’ longest career start moved him to 2-4 with a 5.04 ERA and a 42/14 K/BB in 44 2/3 innings. He’ll face the Mariners at home next week.