With the decimation of the Astros pitching staff, the Astros need maximum performance from the few veterans still standing. There’s only one man the Astros can consider as a closer right now. That’s Ryan Pressly.
So even though he’s only thrown 3.2 innings officially in this late starting season, his terrible start is especially concerning considering how short the season is. Yes, it’s a small sample size, but small samples are all we get this year. Plus, it’s not as short a sample as it sounds. He’d have logged more innings if he got more batters out when he was in there.