Colton Gordon Could Push For Early Season Debut
Colton Gordon could push for an early-season debut. McTaggart noted that with Luis Garcia (elbow), Christian Javier (elbow), and Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) all expected to be sideline past Opening Day, Gordon could find his way on the Opening Day roster. While Gordon may not earn a spot in the rotation, as Hayden Wesneski is expected to earn the No. 5 spot, Gordon could still find a role as a long reliever. The No. 12 ranked prospect in the Houston system on MLB.com held a 3.94 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP across 123 1/3 innings at the Triple-level last season. He struck out 124 batters and served up 39 free passes. This was a nice improvement compared to the 4.63 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP he held during his Triple-A debut in 2023. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should monitor the southpaw's progression during spring training, as he could see occasional starts during the first half of the season.
Source: Brian McTaggart
According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Houston Astros pitching prospect Source: Brian McTaggart
Colton Gordon Coming Off Impressive Outing
Colton Gordon was named Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week after a strong outing for Triple-A Sugar Land. Gordon spun six scoreless innings with two hits and a walk to go with 11 strikeouts in his latest outing. The 25-year-old left-hander is 7-1 this season with a 4.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP. In 97 innings pitched, Gordon has 95 strikeouts. The Astros' No. 11 prospect has a 55-grade fastball and a 50-grade slider. With a strong season at Triple-A, Gordon could be looking at a promotion when rosters expand in September. If not, he has positioned himself nicely for a potential big-league debut next season.
Source: MILB
Houston Astros pitching prospect Source: MILB
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