Righthanded pitcher Carlos Calderon entered the 2022 season with limited fanfare, having posted intriguing but mixed results at two rookie ball levels last season (74 K/31 BB in 49 IP with a 4.78 ERA). He failed to rank on any preseason organizational lists, but his impressive strikeout numbers did turn some heads, and those who got eyes on him noted some significant arm talent, even if it came packaged in a 6’0” frame from the right side.
Some teams might have tried to ease Calderon in to full season ball a bit, but the Astros have demonstrated by this point that their preference is to develop young arms by maximizing their reps with starting roles.