Astros Pitching Crisis Looms | Houston Astros News

The Astros’ playoff dreams are fading fast as Hunter Brown’s injury-riddled return has turned him into a liability, not a weapon. With his ERA and walks soaring to career highs and the rotation crumbling around him, Houston’s offense—led by Yordan Alvarez—is fighting uphill against a pitching staff that can’t keep games close. Injuries to key hitters like Altuve and Pena only deepen the crisis. With no realistic path to contention this year, the smart move? Trade veterans for prospects and reset for 2025. The Astros aren’t just rebuilding—they’re redefining their season. 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/845abf930d2d1055