Jun 1, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (77)j reacts after a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Not many rotations in major league baseball have taken bigger blows than that of the Houston Astros. While losing two Cy Young candidates in Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole, they have turned to in-house products to fill the void. Luis Garcia, who was called up in September of 2020 as a long-reliever and as an opener, has made key adjustments in route to benefit the rotation.