Straight from MLB.com:
Callups: The Astros announced during Thursday's game that they plan to recall right-handed pitcher Matt Albers and outfielder Charlton Jimerson from Triple-A Round Rock. They will be in uniform on Friday, the first day that rosters expand to 40.Albers, 23, was with the club for a short time earlier this season, compiling an 0-1 record and a 4.35 ERA over five appearances (one start). He tossed five scoreless innings of relief, allowing two hits, on July 27 versus the Reds.
In his lone start on Aug. 3 at San Diego, he gave up five runs over five innings and was optioned to Round Rock on Aug. 4. He has posted a 2-1 mark with a 3.96 ERA with 10 walks and 26 strikeouts in four starts for the Express.
For Jimerson, 26, this marks his second big-league callup. He joined the Astros in September of 2005 and appeared in one game without a plate appearance. Jimerson hit .247 with 18 home runs, 27 doubles, six triples and 45 RBIs for Round Rock this season.
I'm still mystified about the ups and downs of Sampson. It's like he and Borkowski are dowsed with Stealth Paint and don't appear on the Purpura-Garner radar screens.
Try not to be shocked, but Mike Gallo is not on the 40-man. Niether is Jose Lima on the Mets' 40-man, so no such luck in swatting him around for 3 or 4 innings, I suppose.
Oh, and Phil Nevin leaves the Cubs for the Twins, meaning the 6 games Cincy has against the Cubs will now feature the still-crippled Derek Lee. Two brooms, no waiting.