Astros Are Turning to an MLB-High 17th Starter—Here’s Why

Astros Are Turning to an MLB-High 17th Starter—Here’s Why

The Astros are expected to promote Ethan Pecko for his MLB debut, making him Houston’s 17th starting pitcher this season. The post Astros Are Turning to an MLB-High 17th Starter—Here’s Why appeared first on HEAVY.

Astros To Select Ethan Pecko

The Astros will promote pitching prospect Ethan Pecko on Wednesday, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The 23-year-old will make his MLB debut against the Angels in the second game of this week’s series. Houston will need to open space on the big league pitching staff and 40-man roster in a couple days. Pecko has gone from relatively unheralded sixth-round pick to one of Houston’s better pitching prospects. The 6’2″ righty has a five-pitch arse…