The Houston Astros have a major problem and not much in the way of resources to address it. With Framber Valdez likely gone in free agency, name a reliable Astros starter not named Hunter Brown. It's a tough one, right?
Ronel Blanco and Hayden Wesneski both went down with season-ending injuries and their return timelines are currently unclear. Luis Garcia will have his 2026 campaign wiped out as well after what was a very short-lived return. Even depth arms like Brandon Walter are a no-go.
That means that Brown, as the roster is currently constructed, will be flanked by Cristian Javier, Lance McCullers Jr.