With the likely departure this coming year of three starting pitchers who accounted for 500 innings from last year’s staff, a major focus of this year’s hot stove is who will the Astros find to replace those starting pitchers.
Free agent and trade rumors abound, but there are three internal options who will likely compete for these positions on opening day; Collin McHugh, Brad Peacock, and Josh James.
Brad Peacock has had only one very good season in his career, 2017, a success he could not duplicate in a relief role in 2018. Color me doubtful on Peacock in the rotation in 2019.