Mike Burrows

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.

The Astros acquired RHP Mike Burrows in a three-team trade with the Rays and Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

It had been reported earlier in December that Houston had shown interest in acquiring Burrows. He made 23 appearances with 19 starts last season for the Pirates, posting a 3.94 ERA. He'll likely hold a spot at the end of the Astros rotation

The Astros have reportedly "spoken to the Pittsburgh Pirates about Mike Burrows.”

Fantasy Impact

Houston has also been linked to Shane Baz, making it clear they are targeting young starting pitchers in trades. They'll have some holes to fill in the rotation with Framber Valdez likely headed elsewhere. Burrows posted a 3.94 ERA last season in Pittsburgh.

Mike Burrows allowed one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out six over four innings in the Pirates’ 3-2 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Burrows showcased swing-and-miss stuff, lowering his ERA to 3.99 with a 1.23 WHIP across 85 2/3 innings this season. With 88 strikeouts and just two quality starts, he’s flashed upside but remains a streaming option in deeper formats.

Mike Burrows allowed no earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out five over four innings in Saturday's victory against the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

The right-hander continues a mostly solid stretch on the mound, allowing two runs or less in five of his last seven starts for the Pirates. After yesterday’s outing, Burrows now has a 4.23 ERA and 1.24 WHIP to go with a 1-4 record across 16 starts this season.