Astros Bring Back Brent Strom as Pitching Consultant
Houston adds the highly regarded former pitching coach mid-season as the rotation posts a 5.17 ERA, third-worst in MLB.
The Astros announced the hiring of Brent Strom as a pitching consultant for the rest of the 2026 season. Strom previously served as Houston's pitching coach from 2014-21, a period that included Cy Young seasons and strong development of multiple pitchers. He will join the team in New York for their upcoming series against the Mets. The move comes amid a struggling rotation with a 5.17 ERA and follows the recent dismissal of GM Dana Brown.
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