Demoted pitcher Brett Oberholtzer’s next scheduled start on regular rest would come on Thursday’s off-day, affording the Astros plenty of options for the rotation as they move forward. They could skip his turn entirely, and then re-insert Roberto Hernandez. Or they could call on a Class AAA arm like Asher Wojciechowski or Dan Straily. The latter’s yet to pitch in the majors this season.
Options abound
While it’s not often the most significant matter, how the Astros align their rotation going forward will have an impact on one lighthearted matter and two more serious ones.