Astros option Ronel Blanco to Triple-A amid rotation uncertainty
Houston demotes Blanco as the club searches for rotation answers heading into their series against the Angels.
The Houston Astros have optioned pitcher Ronel Blanco to Triple-A as the team works through significant rotation issues. No starting pitchers have been announced for the upcoming Angels series as of Sunday. Hunter Brown's command struggles are cited as one part of a broader rotation problem for Houston. The moves signal the Astros are actively reshuffling their pitching staff.
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Astros option Ronel Blanco to Triple-A amid rotation uncertainty
Houston demotes Blanco as the club searches for rotation answers heading into their series against the Angels.
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