HR 1 – Texans Final 53-Man Roster, Brent Strom’s Return & QOTD

With Luke Mauro filling in for John Lopez, Reggie, Figgy and Luke kick off In The Loop reacting to the Texans’ initial 53-man roster following cutdown day. The guys break down the decisions that caught them by surprise, which players earned their way onto the team, and what the final roster tells us about how Houston views its depth heading into the regular season. The conversation then shifts to the Astros and the return of longtime pitching coach Brent Strom, who is back as a pitching consultant for the stretch run. ITL discusses what Strom’s return means for a struggling pitching staff and whether his presence can provide the spark Houston needs. The hour wraps with today’s Question of the Day: What are you still holding out hope on?