First, let’s deal with the return of Collin McHugh. Not that Brady Rodgers pitched badly in his only outing with the Astros, but he is just the easiest choice to send back to Round Rock.
There could be a small chance that they could keep Rodgers if they send Corbin Martin, who has struggled in his last two outings, back to AAA. This move, of course, means McHugh or possibly Josh James or Framber Valdez, would move to the rotation.
Now, let’s take a look at the Astros options whenever Altuve returns.