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Astros Wild Card Roster Shift
Imai joins Astros for Wild Card Series as Pecko, Okert excluded.
In brief
Imai joins Astros for Wild Card Series as Pecko, Okert excluded. Astros add rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai to their Wild Card Series roster after excluding Ethan Pecko and Steven Okert due to injuries and performance. Originally reported by Mlb.
Astros' Wild Card Roster
The Astros carry 12 pitchers and 14 position players for the American League Wild Card Series at Daikin Park.
Postseason Experience
Five position players and eight pitchers have no postseason experience on the roster.
Key Players
Jose Altuve plays his 106th career postseason game, Yordan Alvarez has 60 playoff games, and Jeremy Peña has 26.
Imai's Role
Manager Joe Espada says Imai throws well, creates swing-and-miss, and will pitch out of the bullpen for the Wild Card Series.
Exclusions
Rookie Ethan Pecko, dealing with a hip issue, and reliever Steven Okert, rehabbing a hamstring injury, were not added to the roster.
Roster Details
The Astros' roster includes 12 pitchers, 2 catchers, 6 infielders, and 6 outfielders for the Wild Card Series.
The one thing
Astros add rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai to their Wild Card Series roster after excluding Ethan Pecko and Steven Okert due to injuries and performance.
