Official Site of the Astros · Feb 14, 2019
Back in rotation, McHugh able to draw on relief
McHugh on his role, Astros' arms Collin McHugh joins Hot Stove to discuss how his versatile role fills a key need for the Astros and the strength of the team's rotation
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Collin McHugh
2019
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Their rotation was so deep last year that the Astros didn't need a sixth starter until their 126th game, when Brad Peacock took the ball at Seattle. Lance McCullers Jr. injured his elbow two weeks prior, and Houston was finally forced to give the ball to a starter who wasn't Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, Dallas Keuchel, Charlie Morton or McCullers.