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The Houston Astros open a huge three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Daikin Park, and there are plenty of storylines to watch. Brett Chancey and Eric Huysman break down the Rays vs. Astros matchup, including where each team ranks offensively and on the pitching side, the key players to watch, and why this could be one of Houston's biggest tests before the MLB Trade Deadline.

The guys also discuss Cristian Javier's surprising move to the bullpen after returning from the injured list, what it means for Spencer Arrighetti, Mike Burrows, and the Astros' pitching staff, plus whether AJ Blubaugh has become one of Houston's most valuable trade chips. Could Dana Brown use Blubaugh to address the Astros' biggest needs at the deadline?

Plus:

• Full Rays vs. Astros series preview
• Cristian Javier's new bullpen role
• AJ Blubaugh trade rumors
• Houston Astros pitching outlook
• Tampa Bay Rays' winning streak
• Xavier Neyens named to the MLB Futures Game
• Astros farm system update
• MLB Trade Deadline discussion

Locked On Astros is your daily Houston Astros podcast covering breaking news, game analysis, roster moves, trade rumors, player development, and everything happening around the Astros all season long.

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