Rookie Reliever Rising for Astros | Houston Astros News

AJ Blubaugh, Houston’s rookie reliever, is rewriting the script with 85+ innings pitched this season—more than any other reliever in MLB—and a stellar 3.06 ERA. Once a hold specialist, he’s now trusted in high-leverage moments, including saves and late-inning crunches against top teams. Manager Joe Espada raves about his poise under pressure, especially after a rough start—he’s been lights out since, posting a 2.22 ERA in his last 48 outings. With elite velocity and relentless availability, Blubaugh is becoming an indispensable piece of the Astros’ bullpen as they chase postseason glory, even as his workload raises eyebrows. 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/9845823ec2e05397