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Astros: Josh James, Jose Urquidy absences may alter rotation

NORTH PORT, FLORIDA - MARCH 10: Josh James #39 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during a Grapefruit League spring training game on March 10, 2020 in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The absence of Josh James and Jose Urquidy could alter the Houston Astros rotation.

As we count down toward the start of the regular season, the Houston Astros starting rotation could look a little different that we anticipated. Justin Verlander, Zack Greinke and Lance McCullers Jr. are expected to be the top three. However, projected No.