But the team is in better shape than many may think – even with Dallas Keuchel unavailable to throw in a winner-take-all game this year. The 2015 Astros snuck into the final AL Wildcard spot with an 86-76 record and were one appalling inning away from a trip to the ALCS. It’s probably going to take more than 86 wins this year, but if they do manage to make it to October, the rotation won’t be their weakest leak.
Is Lance Back?
Astros don’t have an ace this year, with the possible exception of Lance McCullers who hasn’t pitched since August 2nd.