Forgive me if my confidence in José Urquidy was shaken before Friday’s game against the Diamondbacks. I mean, a 5.84 ERA/5.52 FIP in 57 innings isn’t exactly inspiring for any pitcher. With J.P. France suddenly unavailable due to a family emergency, Urquidy was the choice to fill in. Sure, Hunter Brown was also available on regular rest, but his lackluster second half has made his remaining in the rotation in a tight postseason race a rather untenable situation. Even if the series opener in Arizona was a bullpen game for the Astros, it was ultimately the correct choice in a less-than-desirable set of circumstances.
José Urquidy Thrives On Short Notice, Astros Best Diamondbacks 2-1
