Colton Gordon Could Push For Early Season Debut
39 seconds agoAccording to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Houston Astros pitching prospect 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
Source: Brian McTaggart