Sept. 1 brings a 28-man MLB roster for teams, and Houston is weighing how to deploy its depth. Luis García could return from Tommy John and bolster the rotation or bullpen, while Lance McCullers Jr. remains in the bullpen mix with a path back to a starter’s workload. J.P. France, Colton Gordon, Nick Hernandez, and Logan VanWey sit among the 40-man arms with Triple-A options ready. Jake Meyers, Taylor Trammell, and Zach Dezenzo are rehabbing at Sugar Land and could be activated if ready, complicating the Astros’ balance against the Angels.

Houston’s decision hinges on readiness and role: activate one pitcher and one bat, or hold and lean on internal depth. The Angels series on Monday adds urgency to decisions that will shape fantasy rosters for the final push of the season.