Astros Call Up Resilient Pecko | Houston Astros News

Houston Astros call up rookie pitcher Ethan Pecko for his major league debut, marking the eighth player promoted this season and the 17th different starter they’ve used amid injury chaos. Pecko, a 24-year-old from Philly and Triple-A Sugar Land’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year, faces the Angels in a pivotal moment as the Astros cling to a one-game division lead over the Rangers. Though not a top-tier prospect nationally, MLB.com ranks him ninth overall and third among pitchers — boasting a 98 mph fastball and elite control (under 30 walks in 74 innings). His path has been rocky: Tommy John surgery before college, pandemic-missed freshman year, and thoracic outlet surgery before this season — yet he battled back to make 18 starts in the minors. This is resilience on display, with Pecko ready to prove he belongs in the big leagues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d005cce8300c2b8