The Astros have finally received their long awaited pitching reinforcements in the form of starters Framber Valdez and Jake Odorizzi. For good measure, José Urquidy has also just returned from an injury of his own. Last weekend was the first time the Astros had the majority of their projected rotation in uniform. It cannot be understated how paramount it is for the team that things stay that way.
Though Lance McCullers Jr. is now sidelined, Dusty Baker believes he’ll be back in a few weeks. The starting staff is in good shape in the interim, with impressive rookie Luis García filling in for McCullers.