Astros Bullpen Taxed by Starters' Short Outings
Houston's relief corps is being overworked as starting pitchers fail to provide length, raising concerns about bullpen fatigue.
The Houston Astros bullpen is showing signs of fatigue as starting pitchers continue to exit games early. Beat reporter Brian McTaggart flagged the issue, quoting a team source acknowledging the challenge. Bullpen overuse is a meaningful team-level signal heading into upcoming games. The Astros are described as actively managing the situation but without a clear resolution yet.
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Astros Owner Confirms GM Brown Firing, Search Delayed Until Offseason
Jim Crane acknowledged he made the call to part ways with Dana Brown and said the organization hasn't begun identifying GM candidates.