Blanco’s Velocity Drop Raises Red Flags | Houston Astros News

Houston Astros may be repeating the same costly mistake they made with Luis Garcia—pushing a pitcher past his limits. Ronel Blanco, once a dominant reliever averaging over 95 mph, is now showing alarming signs of decline, including a steep drop in velocity during his latest disastrous start. With his velocity falling further since moving to the rotation and nearing his 33rd birthday, the team risks another career-ending injury if they continue to force him into games. Health must come first—shutting him down, diagnosing the issue, and rehabbing properly before he steps on the mound again. 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/5d6ff979ef53f93c