I guess Spencer Arrighetti and Cristian Javier can’t get back fast enough.
One reason why the Astros stayed afloat for as long as they did before this now 7-14 swoon was due to contributions from unexpected places. Cam Smith, for example. Brandon Walter is another. Ryan Gusto had some positive moments before his trade to the Marlins. How about today’s starter, Colton Gordon? You could make argument that Houston wouldn’t be hanging on to a 3 1/2 game lead in the AL West at this moment without those guys.
But the league adjusts then will adjust again for good measure.