12:37 PM - Joel Kuhnel (HOU) was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.

4:35 PM - Joel Kuhnel (HOU) Astros selected Kuhnel's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

2:03 PM - Joel Kuhnel (HOU) signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Monday that includes and invitation to spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

11:03 AM - Joel Kuhnel (HOU) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

2:45 PM - Joel Kuhnel (HOU) was designated for assignment by the Astros on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

4:04 PM - Joel Kuhnel (HOU) Astros optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

3:40 PM - Joel Kuhnel (HOU) recalled Kuhnel from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

3:21 PM - Joel Kuhnel (HOU) Astros optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

6:31 PM - Joel Kuhnel (HOU) was called up by the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.