Angels starter Grayson Rodriguez has given up three homers and 11 earned runs in his last two starts, covering eight innings. For the season he has a 1.79 WHIP. The Angels have lost 17 of 23, including the first two in this series to Houston. The Astros have won seven of eight and could get a lift from the return of starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski. Lay the reasonable price.
Hayden Wesenski makes his season debut for the Astros after 2025 Tommy John surgery. He was stellar in 20 minor league innings. Wesnecki likely will be on a pitch count of around 80, but the Houston bullpen has a 3.14 ERA since the break. Veteran Houston has won seven of eight, downtrodden L.A. has dropped five of six. The Astros should get to Angels starter Grayson Rodriguez (8.54 ERA in nine starts). The Angels are tied with the Cardinals for fewest runs per game at home, over a run less than what the Astros typically get on the road.
Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday in a loss to the Royals.
The Angels claimed Martin off waivers from the Rays on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Schanuel went 2-for-4 with a double, four RBI and one run scored in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Royals.
Rodriguez did not factor into the decision in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Royals, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts over four innings.
Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Mariners.
Lambert did not factor into the decision in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Mariners, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts over five innings.
Walker went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Mariners.
Altuve went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Mariners.
Altuve (foot) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Frazier went 2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Thursday's 7-0 win over the Rangers.
