Ethan Pecko makes two major league starts for Astros in August
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Ethan Pecko, called up by the Astros amid rotation struggles, made two starts in August. He debuted on August 19 against the Angels, striking out four in 3.2 innings, allowing two runs in a victory. In his second start on August 25 against the Yankees, he pitched 4.1 innings, giving up five runs and five hits. Observers note a pattern of early aggression followed by command issues as pitch counts rise. Pecko's future as a starter or potential reliever remains to be seen as the Astros manage their rotation during a playoff push.
- •Pecko debuted on August 19 against Angels, earning a win.
- •Struck out four in his debut, allowing two runs.
- •On August 25, Pecko faced Yankees, giving up five runs.
- •His command issues surfaced as pitch counts increased.
- •Astros may use Pecko differently moving forward.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Two Starts In, What Have We Learned About Ethan Pecko?
"The Astros rotation has been in shambles for the majority of the season, between injuries, rough performances, and additions that did not pan out the way Dana Brown or Joe Espada had hoped.
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