Strom Returns to Astros as Pitching Consultant
Veteran pitching coach Brent Strom is back in the Houston organization in a consulting role as the Astros push through their stretch run.
Brent Strom, a longtime MLB pitching coach with extensive experience including prior stints with the Astros, has rejoined Houston in a consulting capacity. The move signals the organization is seeking additional pitching expertise during a critical late-season stretch. Strom's familiarity with the Astros' system and pitching philosophy could provide a meaningful boost to the staff.
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