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Astros tab James for MLB debut vs. Halos

HOUSTON -- Powerful right-hander Josh James, ranked as the Astros' No. 6 prospect by MLB Pipeline, will make his Major League debut with a start against the Angels on Saturday night, manager AJ Hinch confirmed on Friday.

"He's just performed his way to the big leagues," Hinch said. "He's punching out everybody in the Minors. The next test for him is going to be at this level. He's conquered everything else. He's the best available, and has outperformed a lot of pitchers along the way to climb his way to the top of the list."

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James is taking Charlie Morton's turn in the rotation.