Official Site of the Astros · Jul 23, 2017
Musgrove to 'pen makes Martes more versatile
Francis Martes strikes out seven while holding the Yankees to two runs on four hitsBALTIMORE -- With the Astros' starting rotation inching closer to full strength, the Astros moved Joe Musgrove to the bullpen, which manager A.J. Hinch believes will allow Francis Martes to be used more strategically.
"Yeah, I consider Martes a real weapon," Hinch said. "The way that our bullpen is constructed now with Musgrove down there, he can cover a little bit more of the length and might free up Martes to be used a little more randomly, just not a defined role."