Source: the Astros are going to place IF Nick Allen on the injured list with a hamstring injury and IF Shay Whitcomb will be called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to join the team tonight in Anaheim.
They should trade Castillo, I think Hancock is serviceable enough to fill that role and I think a team like Cincy or a team like the cubs could really use him
Bryce Miller was strong yet again after getting the non piggyback start
6 IP (longest outing). 9 K (season high). 0 ER. 2 BB.
He’s now given up 4 ER in 26.3 IP. Back to back starts with 0 ER.
16 whiffs. 68% strike rate.