ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 01: Ryan Pressly #55 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout after being pulled during the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 01, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros cannot continue with Ryan Pressly as their closer.
In spite of spectacularly blowing their chance to clinch a playoff spot by defeating the Rangers on Friday, the Houston Astros managed to clinch anyway thanks to the Angels losing to the Dodgers. While it certainly feels good to make the playoffs for the fourth straight season, yesterday’s loss necessitates a look at Ryan Pressly‘s future as the team’s closer.