Mike Burrows

Mike Burrows allowed two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings in Wednesday’s 6-4 win over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Burrows has offered mixed results on the mound to begin the season, allowing less than four runs in one of two starts. After the win, he now has a 5.91 ERA and 1.78 WHIP to go along with a 2.40 K/BB ratio in two starts to begin the season.

Mike Burrows allowed five earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out six over 5 2/3 innings in Friday's loss to the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Burrows paid the price for poor pitch selection in his first start of the season, posting a .438 BABIP in the loss. The right-hander was a key offseason addition to the Houston rotation after posting mixed results with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025, recording a 3.94 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 23 appearances (2-4, 97 strikeouts) on the mound.

Astros’ manager Joe Espada told reporters that Mike Burrows will pitch the second game of the regular season against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Burrows will follow Hunter Brown in the rotation to open the season. He is coming off a strong showing in spring training.

Mike Burrows was removed from Saturday’s spring training start against the Mets with a left calf contusion.

Fantasy Impact

Burrows was struck on a comebacker hit by Jorge Polanco. He is slated to open the season in the Astros starting rotation.

Astros GM Dana Brown said the team is planning to add a two-seam fastball to Mike Burrows’ arsenal.

Fantasy Impact

Burrows was acquired in a trade from the Pirates earlier this week. He is coming off a campaign where he posted a 3.94 ERA across 19 starts in Pittsburgh. The new pitch is expected to help him against left-handers moving forward. He'll hold some late-round appeal in fantasy drafts.