OAKLAND -- The Astros will skip right-hander Collin McHugh in his next scheduled start Thursday vs. the Angels, with Brad Peacock taking his place in Anaheim.
McHugh left Friday's start after three innings with a right middle fingernail issue, as the fingernail cut the skin underneath it. He's dealt with a similar issue once before, something that gives manager A.J. Hinch confidence that it won't be a long-term issue, but McHugh will likely not pitch again until Houston faces the White Sox, Sept. 19-21.
"Part of that is due to giving him as much time to heal as he can," Hinch said.