Several likely Astros 26-man pitchers got their first action of the Spring today and looked good doing it. Framber Valdez started and pitched two innings, allowing no runs, one hit, no walks, and two Ks.
He was followed by the likely #2 in the rotation, Cristian Javier, who put up similar numbers, except he struck out three.
Relievers Hector Neris and Bryan Abreu, respectively, followed Javier, each continuing the scoreless streak, Neris getting three strikeouts in his inning pitched.
A new Astro, Ty Buttrey, is making a comeback to professional baseball and has a chance to make the opening-day roster.