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Ethan Pecko Could be on his Way to the Big Leagues With Astros
The Houston Astros scratched right-handed pitching prospect Ethan Pecko from his scheduled start on Sunday afternoon with Triple-A Sugar Land, sources told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pecko is healthy and could be called up to the big leagues for a role in the team's upcoming pitching plans. The Astros have a spot in their current starting rotation after right-hander Ronel Blanco was used in long relief in Saturday's loss to the Seattle Mariners. Blanco has struggled mightily since returning from the injured list in late July, posting a 7.71 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in his five outings (four starts). Pecko, meanwhile, who is considered the team's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has recorded a 4.57 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with an 86:28 K:BB in 82 2/3 innings over 20 appearances (18 starts) with Single-A Fayetteville and Sugar Land in 2026. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder sits in the mid-90s with his fastball and also features a tight slider, a cutter, a curveball, and a changeup. Pecko can generate swing and miss with a three-quarters arm slot, but he probably shouldn't be considered much more than a back-end starting pitcher at the next level.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
