So many Astros fans have been holding their breath, waiting for the return of a number of key members of both the rotation and the lineup. Over the last couple weeks, they have gotten their wish with Yordan Alvarez, Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier, Lance McCullers, Jr. and Luis Garcia all coming back from injuries. Even Taylor Trammel is back on the big league squad and Jake Meyers isn't far away.

Yet, the home stand has been, well, meh. In seven games against the Rockies and Angles, the Astros are 4-3, not ideal when you consider the combined records of their opponents. They head into a series against the Yankees and Daikin Park in much better health and with a three-game lead in the division, but still not necessarily playing great baseball. Let's discuss.

Cristian Javier and Luis

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