Astros Option Ronel Blanco, Rotation Spots Open
Houston sent Blanco down Sunday, creating two vacant rotation slots for Tuesday and Wednesday games.
The Houston Astros optioned starting pitcher Ronel Blanco to the minors on Sunday. The move leaves the team with two open rotation spots for games on Tuesday and Wednesday. The team's beat reporter flagged the situation as an unresolved question heading into the week. The Astros have not yet announced who will fill those starts.
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Astros Roof Closed for Tonight's Game
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