Don’t overlook the importance of Luis Garcia and José Urquidy

For the majority of last year’s championship season, the Astros boasted a rotation of at least five healthy starters, with up to six to seven names deep at various points. This logjam was enough to push top prospect Hunter Brown into a full-time relief role following his first two major league appearances. Jake Odorizzi was traded to the Braves at the deadline to essentially make room for Lance McCullers Jr. during his return from the IL. The lack of openings also forced two capable starters — Luis Garcia and José Urquidy — to the bullpen once the postseason rolled around.