Astros Probable Pitcher (2024)

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Who is pitching for the Astros? ›

Luis Garcia Bio. Signed as a 20-year-old free agent out of Venezuela on July 2, 2017... signed by Astros scouts Oz Ocampo, Tom Shafer, Roman Ocumarez and David Brito... Luis has a younger brother named Heribert Garcia, who pitched in the Astros system in 2023...

Justin Verlander, RHP, Astros (age 41)

If no one does, with the retirements of Nelson Cruz and Adam Wainwright, it's Verlander who will stand as the oldest active MLB player. It is, to say the least, rather impressive that Verlander, despite that label, is just one season removed from his most recent Cy.

Justin Verlander injury update: Astros ace will begin 2024 season on injured list with shoulder issue.

Yusei Kikuchi, LHP

Kikuchi being the lone lefty in Toronto's five-man rotation places a lot of pressure on him to eat up innings and remain steady throughout 2024. The 32-year-old was an All-Star in 2021 and is fresh off a career year in 2023.

Ryan was a member of the ownership group that purchased the Rangers in 2010. In 2011 he became the CEO of the Rangers, and two years later he gave up his title of president of the team. At the end of the 2013 season, he resigned as CEO and sold his Rangers ownership stake.

Who is Chapman pitching for this year? ›

Aroldis Chapman - Pittsburgh Pirates Relief Pitcher - ESPN.

Kyle Hendricks - Chicago Cubs Starting Pitcher - ESPN.

In 2022, Astros reliever Phil Maton broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston's regular-season finale, causing him to miss the postseason.

HOUSTON – Houston Astros' Luis Garcia's signature pitch, called “rock the baby” is now deemed illegal, beginning this season. The rule change, regarding pitch timing, was announced to the team by Major League Baseball last December, according to MLB.com.

He was reacquired by the Astros via trade in August. The Mets might not employ Verlander anymore, but they still have an interest in his health. As part of the trade to Houston, the Mets agreed to pay $25 million of his 2024 salary and half of his potential $35 million salary in 2025.

Yordan Ruben Álvarez (born June 27, 1997) is a Cuban professional baseball designated hitter and left fielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2019 for the Astros.

Hader enters the 2024 season coming off one of the most impressive campaigns of his career in 2023. He posted 33 saves, a 1.28 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 85 strikeouts in 56.1 innings across 61 games. Pressly, meanwhile, has spent the last five and a half seasons in Houston.