Now that the Astros are going through a rough patch of injuries and absences, there are lots of new players around thanks to new opportunities and voids to fill. So far, at least until Saturday, 10 men have made their debut this year for Houston (nine pitchers).
Some of those 10 have been lights out for manager Dusty Baker thus far, including righty Andre Scrubb and lefty Blake Taylor. Looking back, they were acquired via trades by former GM Jeff Luhnow. Below, we’re revisiting those transactions and, additionally, a painful one —especially because of these circumstances—.