The Houston Astros recalled third baseman Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioned shortstop Pedro Leon back to Triple-A.
Cabbage, 27, played in 43 games for the Astros earlier this season, batting .217 with a home run and 8 RBIs. He last played a game in the major leagues on Aug. 5.
Leon, 26, made his major league debut Aug. 3. He batted .100 (2-for-20) with two steals in seven games for the Astros.
The Astros open a three-game home series against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. They are in first place in the American League West with a four-game lead on the Seattle Mariners.