The Astros expect Lance McCullers Jr. to return to the active roster soon. How soon? I'd speculate around the first full week of May, just in time for a 17-game stretch over 17 days (May 9 through May 25). In that scenario, we can safely assume McCullers Jr. will take one of the spots in the starting rotation, joining Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown, Hayden Wesneski, Ronel Blanco, and Ryan Gusto. The odds seem favorable from my vantage point that he will join those five to create a temporary six-man starting rotation throughout that 17-game stretch with no scheduled off days.
Ronel Blanco’s Future Role
