The Houston Astros have been without an elite prospect for most of the season, but their starting rotation has been incredibly weak. This season, Framber Valdez is pitching out of the bullpen, and has a 5.59 ERA and 6.16 BB/9. Corbin Martin has been terrible, with a 7.18 ERA and 5.59 BB/9, and Forrest Whitley has been on the disabled list with shoulder fatigue. Collin McHugh is still out with an elbow injury, and Josh James has been in relief, but has been inconsistent with 22 walks over 34.2 innings.