Astros Send Arrighetti to Minors, Clear Path for McCullers

0:00On March 23rd, the Houston Astros have sent 26-year-old right-hander Spencer Aragetti to AAA Sugar Land to start the season. This clears the fifth spot in their starting rotation for Lance McCullough's Jr. Aragetti dealt with injuries last year, including a fractured thumb and elbow issues, limiting him to seven starts with a 535 ERA over, 35 and one-third innings. This spring, he appeared in three relief roles, allowing six runs across eight innings. Players joins Hunter Brown, Mike Burrows, Christian Javier, and new addition Tatsuya Imai to round out the early rotation. Fans have mixed feelings, knowing Aragetti's potential but appreciating the veteran depth up front. Team officials see this as a smart move to keep Aragetti stretched out as a starter in the minors. They plan a six-man rotation soon, positioning him for a quick return around mid-Abral during a tough stretch of 13-stray games. With pitching flexibility locked in, the Astros look ready to handle the early grind while

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