After addressing their injury-ridden batting lineup through trades, the Houston Astros are focusing on bringing back key pitchers from the injured list before the postseason. General manager Dana Brown has opted not to pursue additional starters, confident that Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier, J.P. France, and Luis Garcia will return soon. However, concerns are mounting regarding Garcia's recovery from Tommy John surgery, as he continues to struggle during rehabilitation starts.

Garcia's latest outing was particularly troubling, where he allowed three earned runs over 2.2 innings while only reaching a pitch count of 50. With his 30-day rehab window closing soon and uncertainty about his readiness to return as a starter, the Astros may consider extending his assignment. Garcia's setbacks have left him without a major league appearance for over two years, complicating his timeline as the team looks ahead to the playoffs.