Houston Astros: Brandon Bielak bounces back

Feb 28, 2021; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Brandon Bielak (64) of the Houston Astros pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning during a spring training game at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Astros bats might have been quiet against the Miami Marlins on Friday, but the pitchers stood out once again in this seven-inning slate. Of the most effective, Brandon Bielak went three perfect innings, after a rough opener to the Marlins last Sunday.

After the injury to Framber Valdez, the Astros are looking for depth in the rotation, while also exploring free agency. Bielak did have a rough second half in 2020, but the 24-year-old…