BALTIMORE -- 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."
Musgrove has made 15 starts this season, but made the move to the bullpen to open a spot for Collin McHugh in the rotation Saturday against the Orioles after being activated from the disabled list.