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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Kai-Wei Teng, 27-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Houston Astros, is being transitioned from a successful bullpen role into a starting pitcher role due to rotation injuries. In his second start on May 10 against Cincinnati, Teng threw 63 pitches over 3 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits with 1 strikeout and 1 walk. He pitched scoreless through 3 innings but struggled in the 4th inning with command issues, allowing 4 consecutive hits before being pulled. Despite the loss, manager Joe Espada expressed encouragement with his performance. Teng is now part of a six-man rotation and is expected to handle 80-85 pitches in upcoming starts. His season stats show a 3.12 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 23:8 K:BB over 26 innings across 2 starts and 13 relief appearances.
Strengths
- + Excellent bullpen performance prior to transition (2.35 ERA, 0.96 WHIP in relief)
- + Strong first 3 innings in recent start (scoreless on 51 pitches)
- + Manager Joe Espada expressed encouragement about his development
- + Improved performance compared to first start (better stuff vs. Baltimore)
- + Willing to take on multiple roles (starter, long reliever, opener)
- + Good strikeout-to-walk ratio (23:8 K:BB)
- + Only active Taiwanese pitcher in MLB with professional experience
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Kai-Wei Teng is a sp for the Houston Astros.
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Houston Astros