A new Houston Astros pitcher has the tools to become their next successful project in the starting rotation.
Fans were disappointed to see another homegrown talent departing, especially one that has been as productive as Tucker has been. It is a hard sell that the teamHowever, the return package the Astros received was thought of highly.A 2024 first-round pick, he immediately became the team’s No. 1 prospect and could turn this deal into a win for Houston if he lives up to expectations, especially if Tucker is one-and-done in Chicago.
The Astros have a lengthy track record of bringing in pitchers who have excellent stuff and molding them, making the most of their raw talent. It is an opportunity that Wesneski, who grew up rooting for the team, is looking forward to. General manager Dana Brown had some positive words to share about the team’s new pitcher, as they cannot wait to get to work with him.. “He throws 96; he’s from Houston. So I felt this was a good piece to add. There’s some upside here, as well. We have really good pitching people. We have identified some things we could adjust and tweak that could make him even better. And so we feel really good about Wesneski.
At the start of his tenure in Houston, the plan is to deploy him as a starter. He has found a little more success as a reliever over his first 68 Major League appearances, but the team is confident they can get the most out of him as a starter. His inclusion in the blockbuster trade was an underrated aspect of the deal given the losses they suffered this offseason.Wesneski will provide the team with some excellent depth with the upside to become a really solid contributor for years to come.Kenneth Teape is an alumnus of SUNY Old Westbury and graduated in 2013 with an Honors Degree in Media Communications with a focus on print journalism.
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