PT TOMORROW: AL West—Rotation rescue in HOU?

Houston Astros

​As the Astros continue their acquisition discussions for on-the-trade-block pitching—both starting and relief—they're about to get some reinforcements internally. After four rehab starts and allowing just an unearned run in his final 6-inning Triple-A effort, Collin McHugh (RHP, HOU) is expected to make his 2017 MLB debut this coming weekend vs. BAL. Likewise, Dallas Keuchel (LHP, HOU)—1.67/2.75 ERA/xERA, 9-0 record through 11 starts and 76 IP before being shelved by a nerve issue in his neck—made his first Double-A rehab start Monday, tossing three scoreless with 3 Ks and a walk. Keuchel will likely need several more starts to build up his pitch count, but barring a setback he should re-join the Astros by the first...

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