It was an interesting year for the starters of the Astros. The top of the rotation was fantastic to watch and simply the best it gets. The bottom of the rotation was a revolving door of prospects trying to prove themselves worthy of pitching in the big leagues, to veterans trying to figure out their role in the pitching staff. Let’s jump right in and pass out the grades.
Justin Verlander: A+
Like a fine wine, Justin Verlander just gets better with age. The Astros ace had one of the best years of his illustrious 15-year career.