HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 03: Jake Odorizzi #17 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on June 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
While expected to pitch at an All-Star level, Jake Odorizzi is struggling with a certain pitch in his renovated arsenal.
In part to Framber Valdez falling to injury (finger) in spring training, the Houston Astros went all in on Jake Odorizzi, who could be around for two more seasons after 2021. The right-hander had a delayed start to the ’21 season due to a late signing, but even with an extended spring, Odorizzi hit the injured list after a rough start.