Currently, the Astros’ starting rotation has a 2.69 ERA in 385.1 innings. That’s great. But in the last two weeks, the same starting rotation has posted a 4.42 ERA in 77.1 innings. That’s not great.
So, where have the leaks sprung?
Since the Astros have only used five starting pitchers this season, we do not have to look far and wide. Let’s take a look of how each of the five have performed in the last 14 days.
- Justin Verlander – 18.2 IP, 1.93 ERA, 2.31 FIP, 3.61 xFIP, 28.6% K Rate, 4.