HOUSTON — In the span of two days, the Houston Astros transitioned from threatening the franchise record for consecutive victories to operating a shuttle between Kansas City and Fresno, Calif., in a desperate search for viable rotation depth.
With right-handed starters Charlie Morton and Joe Musgrove already on the disabled list, the Astros on Thursday placed ace left-hander Dallas Keuchel on the 10-day DL for the second time in as many months with neck discomfort.
So right-hander Brad Peacock (3-0, 2.30 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season Friday when the Astros open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park.