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Podcast: Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros
Episode: Astros: Tatsuya Imai’s Daikin Park Debut (Sort Of…) and Sousa's Injury
Description: Houston Astros shake up their rotation as Tatsuya Imai makes his Dyken Park debut against the Space Cowboys, shifting his regular-season start and raising questions about the Opening Day pitching order. With expectations high after Imai’s stellar 1.92 ERA in Japan, the spotlight turns to possible replacements for Game 2 and 3. Will Mike Burrows or Christian Javier step up, or could Lance McCullers reclaim a top spot?
Host Eric Huysman breaks down the ripple effects of Bennet Sousa’s injury on the Astros’ bullpen depth, discussing the rise of breakout candidates like Rodri Munoz, Peter Lambert, and AJ Blueba...