"Manager Joe Espada said at Imai's press conference that the club is likely to lean on a six-man rotation frequently throughout the season (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). That could be the case from day one, as the skipper indicated they may begin the year with an extra starter. Espada pointed to the team's heavy early-season workload. The Astros only have two off days between Opening Day on March 26 and April 22."
"Hunter Brown is the clear #1 starter with Valdez expected to head elsewhere. Imai and Burrows slot into the middle of the rotation, while Cristian Javier is lined up for a spot somewhere in that 2-4 mix. Options for the final rotation spot or two include Weiss, Pearson, AJ Blubaugh, Spencer Arrighetti, Jason Alexander, Lance McCullers Jr. and prospect Miguel Ullola."
The Astros signed Tatsuya Imai to a three-year deal and acquired Mike Burrows while adding back-end starters and Nate Pearson on one-year contracts. Manager Joe Espada indicated frequent use of a six-man rotation and possibly starting the season with an extra starter because of a heavy early schedule with only two off days through April 22. Hunter Brown is established as the No. 1 starter; Imai, Burrows and Cristian Javier are projected in the middle of the rotation. Remaining rotation candidates include Weiss, Pearson, AJ Blubaugh, Spencer Arrighetti, Jason Alexander, Lance McCullers Jr., and prospect Miguel Ullola. Durability and MLB experience concerns exist across most options behind Brown.
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