HOUSTON — When the Houston Astros were greeted on Monday with more bad news regarding their rotation, this time involving right-hander Lance McCullers, manager A.J. Hinch reacted stoically: reshuffle the deck and keep moving forward.
With McCullers, placed on the 10-day disabled list with lower back discomfort, scheduled to start on Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series with the Texas Rangers, Hinch opted to move right-hander Brad Peacock up one day, meaning Peacock will start on three days’ rest.
Right-hander Francis Martes, the Astros’ top pitching prospect, will make his first career start on Wednesday.