Astros ranked No. 12 in MLB pitching rotation rankings amid struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Houston Astros rank 12th among MLB playoff rotations, according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel. They currently hold a 77-79 record, just behind the Texas Rangers in the AL West. The Astros are on a three-game losing streak after being swept by the Atlanta Braves. Key pitchers Hunter Brown, Peter Lambert, and Hayden Wesneski have performed well, but the team faces depth issues as the postseason approaches.
- •Astros sit in second place in the AL West standings.
- •Team on a three-game losing streak after being swept by the Braves.
- •Kiley McDaniel ranks Astros' rotation 12th among MLB playoff teams.
- •Key pitchers include Hunter Brown, Peter Lambert, and Hayden Wesneski.
- •Astros need strong performances to secure a postseason berth.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Astros Pitching Rotation Proved To Be Lacking in Latest Ranking
"The Houston Astros have struggled to be consistent from the mound throughout the year, and the latest ranking of pitching rotations proves that.
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