Let’s be honest for a moment: Bullpen depth for the Astros was a bit of an issue before Ryan Pressly was traded to the Cubs on Sunday. It is now a more pressing issue without him. Plain and simple. The trade that sent Pressly to Chicago makes sense, to be clear, as it freed $8.5 million in payroll in addition to acquiring Juan Bello, a 22-year-old minor league pitcher. All things considered, it was likely the best that Dana Brown could do with Pressly’s current market value. However, the main aspect was financial relief, especially if the organization intends to stay below that $241 million tax threshold.
What About Bullpen Depth?
