Jake Odorizzi’s second (and maybe final) chance with the Astros

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesLast year, the Astros signed Jake Odorizzi to a two-year, $20.25 million contract to have him as one of their starting pitchers and cover the absences of Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez. Despite having some remarkable flashes throughout the 2021 campaign, Odorizzi’s stint fell short of being a good one for Houston. For Odo, it’s time to prove to the Astros he can recover his best form.

In simple words, the veteran righty didn’t find consistency at all and couldn’t go long in games. In fact, he only got to the sixth inning twice despite starting in 23 of his 24 appearances. At his best, he was an average pitcher that wasn’t able to be a reliable option…