The addition of veteran starter Scott Kazmir has relegated Astros right-hander Vincent Velasquez to the bullpen, per the Houston Chronicle.

Velasquez earned his first major league win Tuesday and was scheduled to start again this weekend against Kansas City.

His long-term role has yet to be evaluated, but A.J. Hinch is certainly not complaining about his performance to date.

"He can help us win here in any role, whether it's in the rotation or out of the pen," Hinch said. "I'm very proud of how he's handled this year."

Velasquez has been consistent over his last four outings with three quality starts. He is 1-1 with a 4.03 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 38 innings on the year.