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The Houston Rockets are just days away from finding out the results of the draft lottery, but that's not the only big news surrounding the team.

Reports are indicating that James Harden appears to be seriously interested in returning to the Houston Rockets next season.

If Harden does return to the Rockets, what would the roster look like, and how much should the team commit to Harden considering the stage he is at in his career.

Plus, how can the Rockets balance a Harden homecoming while also continuing to develop the players they acquired during the rebuild.

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Manager Joe Espada is hoping Colton Gordon can deliver for Houston. Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images.

The Houston Astros are set to promote left-handed pitcher Colton Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land to make his major league debut on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Gordon, 26, has been impressive this season with the Space Cowboys, posting a 4-0 record and a 2.55 ERA over 42⅓ innings, along with 43 strikeouts and a 1.20 WHIP. He last pitched on May 9, delivering six innings with nine strikeouts and no walks.

A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, Gordon was selected by the Astros in the eighth round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of the University of Central Florida.

Gordon's promotion comes as the Astros navigate a stretch of 17 consecutive games without a day off. The team plans to utilize a six-man rotation during this period, and Gordon's addition helps fill the gap left by Hayden Wesneski, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow soreness.

He will face Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen, who enters the game with a 3-3 record and a 3.57 ERA over 45⅓ innings this season.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. CT at Daikin Park.


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