Astros call up Blair Henley to start tonight’s game

A view of the Houston Astros logo on the jersey of Yordan Alvarez #44 in the first inning of game two of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 12, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Astros defeated the Twins 5-0. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) (David Berding, 2022 David Berding)

The Houston Astros have made a last-minute change to their lineup, calling up right-handed pitcher Blair Henley to start tonight’s game. This decision comes in place of left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez, according to multiple sources reported by KPRC 2.

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Making his major league debut, Henley was selected in the seventh round out of Texas. Henley has appeared in one Triple-A game this season.


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