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On Saturday, Pitching Coach Brent Strom was among the Houston Astros staff to appear in a Zoom conference with reporters. The eyes have been on the bullpen this winter, as most of 2020 consisted of young, rookie arms making their debut. Although not having a true closer on staff, Strom says Ryan Pressly is “the leader” to take the closing role.
The former Astros pitcher did mention that he is leaving the decision in Manager Dusty Baker’s hands, as there are other options within the Astros 40-man roster and among the non-roster invites.