Astros Banking on Mike Burrows Following Offseason Trade From Pirates

The Houston Astros are looking for Mike Burrows to bolster a starting rotation expected to lose a two-time All-Star. Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates last December in exchange for two prospects, Burrows was originally an 11th-round pick in 2018. After making his Major League debut in 2024, the right-hander has put himself in a position to contribute significantly to the Astros' pitching staff as they look to rebuild their rotation depth despite a previously barren farm system.