There was a time this year when Luis García was struggling to pitch beyond the fifth inning and he didn’t have a clear spot in the Astros’ starting rotation. But those days are gone. Months later, García is among the hottest rookies in baseball and perhaps one of the best starters on the team.
He’s been so good lately that he’s strengthening his case for the Rookie of the Year award every fifth day. Is there a chance for him?
García didn’t have it easy to get his first win of the season. He lost his first three decisions of the campaign and had a 3.