Htown Wheelhouse talks about the series so far, the Astros rotation, and more missed opportunities to add another bat to a lineup with holes. Houston Astros face a mounting rotation crisis as Peter Lambert’s rising workload and Ronel Blanco’s short outings threaten the team’s playoff hopes. With Christian Javier emerging as a possible postseason x-factor and Hunter Brown positioned as the rotation’s anchor, every missed decision at the trade deadline looms larger as October approaches. Can the Astros’ pitching staff withstand the grind, or will a thin margin for error derail their fight for the AL West? Brett H. Town Wheelhouse Chansy spotlights Houston’s continued search for a right-handed bat even after acquiring Dalton Varsho, whose impact remains to be seen. Are Rob Refsnyder or Jorge Soler the answer to lineup gaps exposed by the Padres? Key topics include bench depth struggles, bullpen reliability with Brian Abreu heating up, and how an “open” American League gives Houston legit...