Houston elevated Jordan Weems to bolster a fresh bullpen arm before the series finale with Boston, after a prior stint and a brief return on a minor-league deal. The right-hander owns a 3.06 ERA in 15 Sugar Land outings and can provide multiple innings if needed, giving the Astros a bridge option as they chase wins.
Colton Gordon was recalled to supplement the pitching staff. He worked two innings in a lopsided loss to Boston, carrying a 5.64 ERA over 68 2/3 innings this season across 13 starts and two relief appearances. The move heightens bullpen depth as Houston navigates a tight stretch run.
The moves signal a focus on length and versatility in Houston’s relief corps, leveraging Weems’ fastball and Gordon’s multi-inning capability to stabilize late innings and cover starters’ exits. The Astros' intent is to win series and protect leads with adaptable bullpen options.
Boston’s backdrop remains a test for Houston’s bullpen decisions as the teams clash in a critical series arc, with Weems and Gordon stepping into roles that could shape late-inning matchups and fantasy implications for speculative rosters.
