Astros Reveal Full 25-Man Roster for ALCS vs Yankees
By Chris Pyo
For the second time in the last three years, the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees will be matching up in the ALCS to determine who will be heading to the World Series. Get your popcorn ready.
The Astros have revealed their full 25-man roster for the ALCS, and while there weren't any massive changes to the position players who made the roster, there's definitely something interesting moves with their pitching staff.
Astros set their 25-man roster for the ALCS vs. the Yankees. Peacock and Abreu make the roster; Miley and Straw off the roster. pic.twitter.com/TZ6j0p8ZyD
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) October 12, 2019
If you're an Astros fan who thinks that righty-lefty matchups matter, then this might not be the best thing A.J. Hinch could've done. It seems as if there isn't a single lefty pitcher on the roster.
This might spell some trouble for the Astros when they face Didi Gregorius and Brett Gardner, who will look to take advantage of these matchups as well as Yankee Stadium's short porches.
Houston Astros advance to 3rd consecutive ALCS! ☄️
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 11, 2019
Astros handle the Rays, 6-1 in Game 5. pic.twitter.com/7jDuANs0Wv
However, for the most part, the Astros' roster looks as solid as ever. Their lineup will be intact, and they'll be able to send their three-headed monster of a rotation out to try and stymie the Yankees' bats.
The Astros are really good. Then again, so are the Yankees. This is what playoff baseball is all about.