Inside the Astros

Houston Astros Make Interesting Roster Move Ahead of Pivotal Rangers Matchup

The Houston Astros have made a roster move on Sunday ahead of their rubber match against the Houston Astros.
Kade Kistner|
Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports

In this story:

Houston AstrosTexas Rangers

The Houston Astros have made a roster change ahead of their matchup against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. 

The team announced that they have optioned starter Ronel Blanco and recalled left-handed pitcher Parker Mushinki. 

Blanco has compiled a 4.73 ERA over the course of 40.0 innings pitched this season at the MLB level. He has made five starts since June 1 picking up two wins and quality starts over that time. 

Mushinki has put together a 3.38 ERA over 18.2 innings at Triple-A Sugar Land this season and has thrown 3.1 innings at the Major League level, giving up two runs in the process. 

It's a bit of a head-scratching move as Blanco has been effective in his role this season. However, it could be to get some fresh arms in the bullpen. 

Blanco will be eligible to be recalled back to the Major League roster 15 days from Sunday.

The Astros will face the Texas Rangers on Sunday at Globe Life Field. 

More From SI's Inside The Astros:

Published
Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

Home/News