Fortunately for the Astros, two starting pitchers who have spent much of the campaign injured - Lance McCullers Jr. and ...

Carrying a seven-man bullpen during a stretch of 18 games without an off day will put an impetus on the Astros’ rotation to provide some stability. Blanco has for much of the season, with ...

With a stretch of 29 games in 30 days on the horizon, the Astros are weighing a move to a six-man rotation. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Astros manager Dusty Baker will utilize a six-man rotation to alleviate some stress on his starters, with right-handed reliever Cristian Javier set to make his first start of the season on Wednesday.

The Houston Astros recently acquired Justin Verlander and activated Jose Urquidy. Upon the return of both pitchers, manager Dusty Baker has used a six-man pitching rotation. Jack Vita | Aug 13, 2023 ...

Astros put reliever Bennett Sousa on the injured list among other moves ahead of Friday's matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.

Manager Dusty Baker said the Astros are considering expanding to a six-man rotation for an upcoming stretch of 33 games in 34 days, meaning that even with a new addition, fans might have to be ...

Following in the Marlins’ footsteps, the Astros have decided to go to a six-man rotation for the remainder of the season. Houston made the change in order to get rookie Dallas Keuchel regular starts ...

During a radio interview on SportsTalk 790 's pregame show earlier this week, Brown discussed the team's recent move to a six-man rotation. Injuries played a part in the decision.

Initially, the team indicated it would remain in a six-man rotation just through this stretch of 17 consecutive games, which ends Sunday. It could behoove the team to stay in a six-man rotation.

For example, opening the season with 20 games in 21 days would seem an ideal stretch for a six-man rotation. So would a slog from April 30-May 22 when the Astros play 22 times in 23 days.