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Podcast: Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros
Episode: Ascend: Houston Astros Pitching Prospects READY to Shine Ethan Peko, Alonzo Treadwell & AJ Blubaugh
Description: In this episode, Brett breaks down the Astros pitchers most likely to be impact contributors in 2026, separating hype from reality and projection from actual opportunity. From Ethan Pecko’s rise as a legitimate mid-rotation option, to AJ Blubaugh’s growing importance as a multi-inning bullpen weapon, to Alonzo Tredwell’s high-variance upside, we explain how each arm fits into Houston’s plans — and why they matter beyond the box score.We also dig into:Who is most likely to break camp vs debut midseasonWhich pitchers project as rotation pieces vs bullpen solutionsHow t...