Stitcher | Astros finalize roster for ALCS vs. Yankees. Astros fans cheer during the second inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Houston Astros Alex Bregman throws the ball during drills at batting practice as the Astros prepare for Game 1 of an MLB baseball ALDS playoff game at Minute Maid Park Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Houston . Houston Astros George Springer gyrates to the music during batting practice as the Astros prepare for Game 1 of an MLB baseball ALDS playoff game at Minute Maid Park Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Houston . Houston Astros Carlos Correa, Robinson Chirinos, center, and Yordan Alvarez laugh in the shade as the roof was left open during batting practice as the Astros prepare for Game 1 of an MLB baseball ALDS playoff game at Minute Maid Park Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Houston . Bubble hockey champions: Tampa Bay Lightning win... Houston trainer, former NFL players indicted on... Who and when the Astros play in first round of playoffs, Rangers send Astros to playoffs with losing record, Steelers stay perfect, keep Texans winless in win. Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after hitting a solo home run to give the Astros a 6-1 lead during the eighth inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer. Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (20) walks back to the dugout after being taken out in the third inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The New Jersey wager pushes McIngvale’s exposure on the Astros to more than $5 million, including a record $3.5 million placed at a casino in Mississippi and some smaller wagers in Nevada.

Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) hugs left fielder Michael Brantley (23) after Brantley hit a solo home run to give the Astros a 5-1 lead during the eighth inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. He had an .889 OPS, 50 extra-base hits and 112 strikeouts in 531 plate appearances with the Express. Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) celebrates with catcher Robinson Chirinos (28) after turning a double play to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche (38) pitches during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Active Depth Chart 40-Man Non-Roster NRI Coaches Transactions … Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches during the second inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Injuries. A base waits to be placed before Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) walks off of the field after the Astros win Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The Astros protected Bryan Abreu from Rule 5 selection last season despite never pitching above Class A, so there was obvious precedent. McIngvale’s Gallery Furniture is still offering its “Win it All” promotion, in which customers will be refunded in December the price of their $3,000 or more purchase of a mattress or adjustable base if the Astros win the World Series. Houston Astros Roster 2020 Astros Roster 29-30, 2nd in AL West. Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) looks up to the sky at the conclusion of the National Anthem before Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Though tabbed No. The Minute Maid Grounds crew work on rolling up a tarp off the field after the roof was stuck open during Tampa Bay Rays batting practice and it started to rain, as the Houston Astros and Rays prepared for Game 1 of an MLB baseball ALDS playoff game at Minute Maid Park Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Houston . He did not finish his final outing against the Angels on Sept. 29, recording just four outs in a prescribed two-inning stint. Both men will be in the bullpen for at least Game 1, manager A.J. He struck out 128 in 94 innings between A Advanced and Class AA Corpus Christi last season, producing a miniscule 0.979 WHIP.

Including Seth Beer in the trade for Zack Greinke last July left the Astros without much organizational depth at first base.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) celebrates after turning a double play to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.

The addition of Jones, Paredes and Javier — all within MLBPipeline’s Top 30 Astros prospects — was expected. Rodriguez had a 2.50 ERA and struck out 9.8 batters per nine in 105 innings this season. Here’s how it breaks down: Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts after striking out Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) during the sixth inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.

A 22-year-old Venezuelan righthander who was signed for $10,000 in 2016, Rodriguez has never pitched above Class A Advanced. Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) celebrates his leadoff single in the first inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) greets Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) at home after Brantley gave the Astros a 5-1 lead during the eighth inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Astros fans cheer behind Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) during the third inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The most notable omission was Brad Peacock, whom the Astros feel requires another outing in as he recuperates from shoulder pain and nerve troubles in his neck. Chandler Rome joined the Houston Chronicle in 2018 to cover the Astros after spending one year in Tuscaloosa covering Alabama football - during which Nick Saban asked if he attended college. A slider is his most frequent out pitch, but Javier continued to improve his changeup this season. Javier allowed hitters just a .130 batting average — lowest among all minor league pitchers who threw at least 100 innings — and struck out 13.5 per nine. Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa walks across the infield before Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.

Depth Chart. Astros fans cheer Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) during the fifth inning of Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. “We’re going to use the time during the Division Series to simulate an outing or two to prep him for potentially a next round if we can win this series,” Hinch said.