Deng Kai-Wei gets another starting opportunity, set to face the Cleveland Guardians at home.

Houston Astros pitcher Kai-Wei Teng is scheduled to take the mound at home against the Cleveland Guardians at 2:10 AM Beijing time on June 22, vying for his fourth win of the season.

During his June 16 start against the Detroit Tigers, Teng allowed 6 hits over 3.1 innings, including 3 home runs, and gave up 5 earned runs while taking the loss, raising his ERA to 4.31. Notably, his ERA for three starts in June stands at a high 10.22, reflecting a generally poor performance.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada recently mentioned in an interview that the team would evaluate the pitchers' workload, rest conditions, and Teng's recent pitching performance, not ruling out adjusting his role and potentially returning him to the bullpen. Therefore, this start represents a crucial test for Teng.