Perhaps it’s a good problem to have, but it is a problem worth noting nonetheless. The Houston Astros, in their upcoming best-of-three Wild Card round matchup against the Minnesota Twins, will have one very deserving starting pitcher not lined up to make a start in the series.
What we know so far is that Zack Greinke is the most likely candidate to start the opening game. Lance McCullers Jr. appears to be lined up to start a potential Game Three. The second game of the series will likely be a choice between Framber Valdez and Jose Urquidy, with Cristian Javier likely ticketed for the bullpen.