The Houston Astros are using a six-man rotation after three starters came off the injured list this month, and another rehabbing right-hander is nearing his return, too.

As a result of the club's numerous starting options, the pressure increases on the likes of right-hander Jason Alexander, who will get the ball on Thursday in the decisive game of a three-game interleague series against the visiting Colorado Rockies.

Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier and Lance McCullers Jr., freshly back from injuries, are part of the six-man starting staff. And soon the Astros will face a decision regarding the status of rehabbing right-hander Luis Garcia, who worked six innings of one-run ball for their Triple-A affiliate on Tuesday.

Garcia last pitched for the Astros on May 1, 2023, before undergoi

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