Astros Calling Up No. 9 Prospect Ethan Pecko for MLB Debut
Houston is set to promote right-hander Ethan Pecko, its No. 9 prospect, for his Major League debut, per Brian McTaggart.
Houston is calling up Ethan Pecko, its No. 9 prospect, for his Major League debut, per Brian McTaggart.
The timing is not hard to read. With Ronel Blanco recently optioned to Triple-A amid rotation uncertainty, and McTaggart separately flagging broader concerns about the Astros' rotation depth beyond Hunter Brown's command issues — Brown is posting a 5.24 BB/9 this season — Houston is clearly looking for answers at the back of its staff. Pecko is one of them, at least for now.
What we don't know yet
The specific roster move required to clear a spot for Pecko has not been detailed, nor has his role — whether he slots into the rotation or arrives as a bullpen option. His start date and opponent are not yet specified in the report.
What McTaggart's report does establish is that the organization views Pecko as ready enough to contribute at the Major League level. Whether that assessment holds up is, as always, the part that happens on the field.
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