Abreu Back in Setup Role for Astros' 8th Inning
Houston beat reporter Brian McTaggart confirms Bryan Abreu is reprising his setup man duties, assigned to the 8th inning.
Bryan Abreu is back in the setup man role for the Houston Astros, tasked with handling the 8th inning. The assignment was reported by Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart, indicating a defined bullpen structure. This signals Abreu's return to a high-leverage late-game role for Houston.
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