Availability
The Astros optioned LHP Colton Gordon to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Fantasy Impact
Gordon struggled during his 9 1/3 innings of work. Bennett Sousa was activated from the injured list as the corresponding move.
Colton Gordon allowed four earned runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out five over 3 2/3 innings in Tuesday’s win over the Rockies.
Fantasy Impact
Gordon struggled to miss opposing bats for manager Joe Espada, allowing Colorado to post a .444 average Tuesday night. Fantasy managers will be better served utilizing other options while avoiding a dismal Houston starting staff until further notice.
Colton Gordon will start for the Astros on Tuesday against the Rockies.
Fantasy Impact
Gordon was recalled from Triple-A on Monday. He will start in place of Cristian Javier who is sidelined with a shoulder injury.
The Astros are calling up Colton Gordon.
Fantasy Impact
Gordon posted a 1.76 ERA over three starts to begin the season in Triple-A. He should step into the Astros rotation or hold a long relief role for a banged up Houston pitching staff.
Gordon allowed one run across 5.1 innings this spring with two strikeouts and three walks. Houston optioned him to minor-league camp on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
He will join the Triple-A Sugar Land rotation to open the 2026 season.