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Houston Astros: Early Prediction of Playoff Roster

By Mike Hackemack

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros looks on from the bench during game two of a double-header against the New York Mets at Minute Maid Park on September 2, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros looks on from the bench during game two of a double-header against the New York Mets at Minute Maid Park on September 2, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – JULY 29: Francis Martes #58 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on July 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Astros 5-3. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – JULY 29: Francis Martes #58 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on July 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Astros 5-3. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

Francis Martes

One of Houston’s top pitching prospects has helped the club out this year. But he has been too inconsistent to be called upon as postseason reliever. He has electric stuff, but the ability to control his pitches regularly remains to be seen. However, if Liriano continues to struggle, Martes might just be a better option.

Mike Fiers

Fiers came through for the Astros in July, when other starters were hurt or slumping.  Since then, he has fallen back into a funk of his own. The only way Fiers will make the postseason is if multiple injuries occur to the starting rotation, which hopefully does not occur.

Next: Astros: Looking at Justin Verlander’s struggles versus the Indians

Derek Fisher

Fisher looked to have a decent shot of making the 25-man roster. However, the combination of Maybin’s arrival and Fisher’s regression from his initial splash in the majors has severely hurt his chances. Fisher has definitely carved out a role in the future for the club, but that will not be seen in the 2017 postseason.

***Stats per baseball-reference***

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