Houston Astros right-hander Mike Burrows is optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land after a poor start that included allowing a career-high 10 runs in a 12-11 loss to the Washington Nationals, according to multiple reports. The move comes one day after that outing and follows Burrows’ overall performance during the season, where he is listed with a 4-9 record and a 5.99 ERA. He has pitched 94 2/3 innings for the Astros and shares the team’s lead in innings while also being tied for third among major league pitchers in home runs allowed with 21. The reports also note Burrows’ placement in the standings for losses, where he shares the major league lead. The Athletic adds that Burrows had been scheduled to pitch the Astros’ final game of the first half on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, but the demotion changes his planned role. The Astros’ decision reflects the team’s need to adjust their pitching rotation following the Nationals start.