Today is September 1, which means MLB rosters expand to 28. Teams will add one pitcher and one position player to their rosters for the stretch drive.
Ronel Blanco will get the call up for the Astros, and will start today’s game against the White Sox, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Blanco has made 2 starts at Triple-A Sugar Land since being demoted August 16. In his most recent start he was charged with 10 ER in 2.1 IP. He allowed 8 hits including 3 HR, walked 2 and struck out 5.
For his two starts combined, he has pitched 7.1 IP, allowed 12 ER on 13 hits (3 HR), walked 4 and struck out 10.
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