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Houston Astros’ bullpen woes reach critical mass as Hunter Brown lands on the IL and Brian Abreu struggles in the closer role. Despite an explosive offense powered by Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and rookie Cam Smith, Houston’s pitching cracks are impossible to ignore. With the bullpen blowing another late lead and new faces like Cody Bolton stepping in, is a rotation shake-up enough to steady the ship?

Eric Heisman and Brett Chancey break down pitching concerns, discuss Brown’s shoulder strain, dissect Abreu’s alarming 23.63 ERA, and spotlight whether Bryan King should claim the closer job. Key insights include Lance McCullers’ uneven return, the impact of bullpen mismanagement, and the staggering stat line of 24 walks and 29 hits in two games. Can the Astros find stability on the mound before the AL West slips away? Don’t miss this urgent look at Houston’s path forward.

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