Baker’s announcement came as he lined up his rotation for the first four games of the season against the Mariners: Justin Verlander (Friday), Lance McCullers Jr. (Saturday), ZackJames, who reported to camp late following the birth of his daughter, spent the entire 2019 season on the Astros’ Major League roster, appearing almost exclusively as a reliever. 6-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline), Brandon Bielak (No. “You hate to lose a day of work, but we need a game if we’re going to go there. And he’s not hurt. Cy Sneed and prospect Cristian Javier could also be options.“It will probably go down to the wire,” Baker said. With José Urquidy (the presumptive fourth starter) on the injured list, another rotation spot was open. We’ve talked about it, but we can’t say right now.”“Pruitt’s probably ahead of Peacock right now, but he’s not ready, either,” Baker said. That’s one thing I’m a little apprehensive about with the [new] “I was impressed with the fact [Javier] had a 2-1 ratio on balls to strikes, which is always great for a young pitcher,” Baker said.Javier, despite having pitched in only two games above Double-A, could be forging a path to the Opening Day roster considering how thin Houston’s relief unit is. Many thanks to him. Across three Minor League levels last year, he posted a 1.74 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP and 170 strikeouts in 113 2/3 innings and led all Minor League pitchers (minimum 100 innings) in opponents’ batting average (.130).“It’s been a great opportunity for me in this camp to show what I’m really capable of, and I feel happy I’ve had a chance to show my full capability,” Javier said.“[The Royals are] supposed to call early in the morning and give us the forecast,” Baker said.

“We don’t want to commit right now.

Team: Houston Astros (majors) Born: March 8, 1993 in Hollywood, FL us Draft: Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 34th round of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft from Western Oklahoma State College (Altus, OK).. High School: South Broward HS (Hollywood, FL) HOUSTON -- Hard-throwing right-hander Josh James will be in the Astros’ rotation to start the season, manager Dusty Baker said on Sunday. Josh James. Joshua James (born March 8, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). 12), Enoli Paredes (No. We don’t want the guys to stop working or get down. Baker’s announcement came as he lined up his rotation for the first four games of the season against the Mariners: Justin Verlander (Friday), Lance McCullers Jr. (Saturday), Zack Greinke (Sunday) and James (July 27).
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Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-3, 234lb (190cm, 106kg) . We’re hoping that he might be ready sooner than later, but we’re at the mercy of when he’s ready.”Without Smith, Osuna, Peacock and Pruitt, and with Valdez likely headed to the rotation, the Astros will undoubtedly start the season with some relievers who have no Major League experience.

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