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Peter Solomon
Could get promoted
Solomon might get an MLB call-up in case Jake Odorizzi is forced to miss time due to the lower leg injury he sustained against the Red Sox on May 16.
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Brandon Bielak
Promotion on tap?
Bielak might get an MLB call-up in case Jake Odorizzi is forced to miss time due to the lower leg injury he sustained against the Red Sox on May 16.
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Seth Martinez
Could start Saturday
Astros manager Dusty Baker confirmed Martinez is an option to start Saturday against the Rangers, according to Molly Burkhardt of MLB.com.
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Cristian Javier
Replacement for Odorizzi?
Javier is the likeliest candidate to fill Jake Odorizzi's spot in the rotation if he is forced to miss time, according to Molly Burkhardt of MLB.com.
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Jake Odorizzi
Injury might not be severe
Odorizzi was carted off with a leg injury during Monday's game against the Red Sox, but the injury might not be as severe as originally expected, according to Molly Burkhardt of MLB.com.
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Justin Verlander
Next to LA?
Verlander, currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, could be a good fit for the Angels, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
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Justin Verlander
On Yankees' radar?
The Yankees could pursue Verlander this offseason, Jim Bowden of The Athletic speculates.
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Lance McCullers
Set to be ace again next season?
With Justin Verlander potentially leaning toward free agency over his qualifying offer, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports, McCullers could again serve as the Astros' ace in 2022. McCullers wasn't available to pitch in the World Series due to a forearm injury.
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Justin Verlander
Leaning toward free agency
Verlander received an $18.4 million qualifying offer from the Astros this weekend, but he's expected to forgo the one-year deal to explore his options in free agency, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
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Jake Odorizzi
Would start Game 7?
If the Astros win Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday and force a Game 7, Odorizzi could get the starting nod for the winner-take-all contest.
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Luis Garcia
In line to start Game 6?
With Framber Valdez and Jose Urquidy both pitching in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday, Garcia seems likely to start Game 6 on Tuesday.
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Jose Urquidy
Back on track?
Urquidy pitched well in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday and could be primed for another good performance if he appears again later in the series.
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Alex Bregman
Breakout coming soon?
Bregman is hitless through two World Series games but could be primed for a breakout performance soon.
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Lance McCullers
Expected to be ready for 2022
McCullers, who will not pitch in the World Series due to a forearm injury, is expected to be ready for the start of the 2022 season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
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Jake Odorizzi
To start in World Series?
With Lance McCullers out for the World Series, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Odorizzi is a candidate to start at some point.
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Luis Garcia
Won't be out long?
Garcia threw a bullpen session Sunday with no knee issues, Greg Bailey of KTRK in Houston notes, so the righty may be able to make another start in the ALCS.
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Lance McCullers
Could return for World Series?
While McCullers was left off the ALCS roster, the righty has not yet been ruled out for the season and could potentially return if the Astros advance to the World Series.
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Zack Greinke
Potential Game 4 starter
Greinke could be in line to start Game 4 of the ALCS in Boston due to Lance McCullers' forearm-related absence.
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Jake Odorizzi
ALCS start possible?
Odorizzi could make the ALCS roster and start a game against the Red Sox, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.
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Jose Urquidy
Likely Game 4 starter
Manager Dusty Baker said Urquidy will likely start Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox if necessary, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Yuli Gurriel
Likely to return to Houston
The Astros are likely to pick up their 2022 team option on Gurriel, Mark Berman of KRIV-TV Houston reports.
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Carlos Correa
Returning to Houston?
Though there will be competition for his services, the Astros are expected to make a run at re-signing Correa this offseason, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Justin Verlander
Qualifying offer coming?
Verlander, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, is likely to get a qualifying offer from the Astros this offseason, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports, though he'll likely seek a long-term deal.
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Carlos Correa
Will be in demand
Along with the Tigers, the Rangers, Yankees and Twins are all expected to have interest in signing Correa, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
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Lance McCullers
Ready for Game 1?
McCullers posted a 2.57 ERA across his last six starts of the regular season and seems likely to start Game 1 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Thursday.
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