It's been apparent since Opening Day that the Houston Astros starting rotation would be a work in progress throughout the 2025 season. With so many pitchers on the IL to start the year, Houston was forced to turn to a bunch of rookies and no-names at various points throughout the season. Unfortunately, the same may be true in 2026 as well.
The Astros were without Christian Javier, Luis Garcia, J.P. France, and Lance McCullers Jr. to begin the 2025 season, and 2026 is likely to be littered with a similar group of injured starters to begin the year.