How Astros latest roster shuffle buys GM much-needed time
SPORTSMAP ROUNDTABLE
01 June 2021
With Framber Valdez, Jake Odorizzi, and Jose Urquidy returning to the starting rotation, the Astros have been able to support their struggling bullpen with some of their starters like Cristian Javier. Can the Astros safely rely on this strategy to make their run or will Jim Crane pressure James Click into finding a solution from outside of the organization.
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When the Astros signed Josh Hader to anchor the back of the bullpen with Ryan Pressly and Bryan Abreu, we thought the club might have the best 'pen in MLB.
But at this early stage in the season, nobody is confusing these guys with Octavio Dotel, Brad Lidge, and Billy Wager.
Heading into the ninth inning on Monday night, the Astros handed the ball to Hader trailing the Braves 2-1. Instead of keeping the game close and giving the Astros' offense one more chance, the Braves teed off on the closer putting the game out of reach and ultimately winning 6-1.
Hader has one save on the season with an ERA over nine. Which has us wondering, do the Astros have a Hader problem?
Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein weigh in!
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