Astros activated RHP Anthony Bass from the 15-day disabled list.

Bass has been out since May 11 with a right intercostal strain, but he was cleared to return after getting through a two-inning rehab appearance at Low-A Quad Cities on Sunday with no issues. He might be eased back in initially but should eventually return to a setup role.

Anthony Bass (intercostal) is expected be activated from the disabled list on Thursday.

Bass got through a two-inning rehab appearance at Low-A Quad Cities on Sunday with no issues. The reliever has been out since May 11 with a right intercostal strain. "He had a good outing, and right now we feel like he's probably very close," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "He's going to be down for a few days after pitching [Sunday] night. We'll probably make a decision either later today or [Tuesday] about exactly what to do with Bass, but we're encouraged by what we saw yesterday."

Anthony Bass (intercostal) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday with High-A Quad Cities.

Bass has been sidelined for a little over five weeks with a right intercostal strain. He should rejoin the Astros before the end of the month if all goes well.

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Tuesday that Anthony Bass (intercostal) will go out on a rehab assignment "soon."

Bass threw a simulated game Monday in his latest progression from an intercostal strain. "Bass is going to go out on a rehab assignment soon," Luhnow said. "It will be the first of the guys to come back. Hopefully that will go well so we can get him back before the end of the month."

Astros assistant general manager David Stearns said Monday that he is hopeful Anthony Bass (intercostal) will be able to return before the All-Star break.

Bass has been out for a month with a right intercostal strain. He's not close to going out on a minor league rehab assignment, so the window is closing for him to join the Astros before the second half.

Astros placed RHP Anthony Bass on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 11 with a right intercostal strain.

It's not clear at this point how long Bass will be sidelined. The reliever has recorded a pair of saves this season for the Astros, but the last one came on April 12. Josh Fields has replaced him on the roster.

Anthony Bass earned his second save of the year Saturday in the Astros' 6-5 defeat of the Rangers.

The Astros first tried to lock up the victory with Kevin Chapman, but he allowed a game-tying home run to Michael Choice in the bottom of the ninth inning. Bass came on in the bottom of the 10th and was able to seal the deal. Houston is using a true committee at closer.

Anthony Bass got one out in relief of Josh Fields for his second career save Thursday against the Jays.

Bass made things harder on himself, throwing away a comebacker for what would have been the final out of the game and allowing a run to score. However, he got another grounder afterwards to end it with the game being 6-4. Bass was called on tonight in large part because Matt Albers was off on paternity leave. He's not much of a threat for future saves.

Anthony Bass pitched a couple of scoreless innings in relief Tuesday against the Marlins.

Bass has a 3.38 ERA and a 9/0 K/BB ratio in eight innings as he attempts to secure a spot in Houston's bullpen. It sounds like he will make the team, and he might even be a late-game option early on with no one else stepping up.

Astros acquired RHP Anthony Bass and a player to be named later and cash considerations from the Padres for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Bass, 26, owns a 4.08 ERA and 135/80 K/BB ratio over 187 1/3 innings in the majors. He has experience as both a starter and reliever, so he brings some flexibility to Houston's staff.

Padres recalled RHP Anthony Bass from Triple-A Tucson.

Bass has posted a 5.11 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 37 innings this season out of the San Diego bullpen. He'll be used as a long reliever and mop-up man down the stretch.

Padres optioned RHP Anthony bass to Triple-A Tucson.

Bass has posted a disappointing 5.11 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 37 innings of relief this season for San Diego.

Padres recalled RHP Anthony Bass from Triple-A Tucson.

Bass holds a 4.28 ERA over 19 relief appearances for the Pads this season. He'll operate in middle relief.

Padres optioned RHP Anthony Bass to Triple-A Tucson.

Bass tossed two scoreless relief innings Saturday but was pounded for eight runs over his previous three appearances. He'll be back later this summer.

Padres recalled RHP Anthony Bass from Triple-A Tucson.

Bass had a 4.55 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 31 2/3 innings of relief earlier this season with the Padres. He will carry no fantasy value in the San Diego bullpen.

Padres optioned RHP Anthony Bass to Triple-A Tucson.

Bass was charged with four runs coming out of the bullpen Monday, and has just a 4.55 ERA in 18 appearances. The Padres have recalled Nick Vincent to replace him on the active roster.

Padres reliever Anthony Bass was charged with four runs in his second inning of work Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Bass was ripped off tonight. The first hitter to reach against him did so on a strikeout/wild pitch. The second had a clean single, but Yadier Molina followed with a double-play ball, only Everth Cabrera vacated second base way too early on the relay and wasn't given credit for the out. With runners on second and third with one out, Bud Black had Bass intentionally walk Jon Jay, and Daniel Descalso followed with a grand slam. That was certainly a mistake for Bass, but he could have been out of the inning before then and he didn't deserve for his ERA to jump from 2.60 to 3.64 tonight.

Anthony Bass will start Tuesday against the Brewers.

He'll start in place of Casey Kelly, who has been shut down for the season. This will be Bass' first start since he went on the DL with a shoulder issue in June. He makes for a risky play in fantasy leagues.

Padres manager Bud Black won't rule out Anthony Bass getting a start before the end of the season.

Bass has appeared only in relief since being activated from the disabled list earlier this month, but his shoulder feels fine and he could be ready to stretch it out. He's posted a 4.82 ERA in 14 starts this season.

Anthony Bass, San Diego's fifth pitcher of the ninth inning, struck out the only Diamondback he faced Thursday to earn his first career save.

What better demonstration of the excess of September than the Padres using five relievers to protect a one-run lead in a completely meaningless game. Luke Gregerson started the ninth, but was pulled after giving up a leadoff single. After Joe Thatcher issued a walk, Nick Vincent, Tommy Layne and Bass all retired one batter apiece to end the 6-5 game.