He was brought back up for a third time in mid-August, and remained on the major league roster through the end of the season. He had a second game with Niekro on the mound on August 31 in which he had two passed balls.
After being summoned back to the major league team in mid-August, he remained on the active roster for the remainder of the season. On August 31, he pitched a second time against Niekro, this time allowing two passed balls.