The Mike Burrows trade was meant to strengthen the Houston Astros starting rotation by bringing in a cost-controlled young arm with upside. In the process, it thinned out the already depleted Astros' farm.
Going out in the deal were top prospects Jacob Melton and Anderson Brito, with the latter in the conversation of the best arm in Houston's system, thanks to a strong showing in 2025. Now with him out of the picture, that honor falls clearly on 23-year-old Miguel Ullola's shoulders.
Burrows might not be the high-profile co-ace fans would have wanted next to Hunter Brown, but at the very least, he figures to be a reliable innings eater with the potential for more.