My June 17 article detailed work load issues for three starting pitchers (Hunter Brown, Spencer Arrighetti, and Ronel Blanco). The gist of the article was that the Astros’ limited starting pitching depth would make it difficult to moderate the work load of pitchers who are likely to exceed their previous high season work load.
I discussed several options at that time for relieving the pitchers’ work load in the future. One option was the return of Lance McCullers Jr. and Luis Garcia from the IL. However, subsequent events dispelled that option. Another option was trading for a starting pitcher.