With the Houston Astros' pitching infrastructure, it makes sense why the organization believes it can get the most out of Mike Burrows. In trading for Burrows as part of a three-team deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays, the Astros are showing faith in their development plan when it comes to ascending pitchers.
26 years old and under control through 2031, Houston has plenty of time to get the most out of the right-handed starting pitcher. 2025 was Burrows' first extended stay at the major league level, and he posted an ERA of 3.