Astros Right-Handed Reliever Need Costs Them Against Orioles
The Houston Astros' need for a right-handed leverage reliever was exposed in their loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Manager Joe Espada's decision to let a left-handed reliever face Taylor Ward in the eighth inning proved costly.
This move highlighted the current deficiencies within the Astros' bullpen structure. The team now faces questions about roster balance moving forward.
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