JAKE ODORIZZI NEWS

Set to start Houston's second game Manager Dusty Baker confirmed Odorizzi will start the Astros' second game of the season April 8 against the Angels in Anaheim, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Odorizzi won out over Cristian Javier for the fifth and final spot in the rotation, a role that opened up when it became apparent earlier this spring that Lance McCullers (forearm) wouldn't be ready to go for Opening Day. Though he was moved to the bullpen during the playoffs last fall when the Astros shortened their rotation, Odorizzi's larger body of MLB starting experience and solid first half in 2021 before forearm issues torpedoed his season were enough to give him the edge on Javier for the rotation spot heading into 2022. Odorizzi helped his cause by proving his health in his lone Grapefruit League appearance March 22, when he tossed two scoreless innings against the Mets. He's since continued to build up his pitch count in simulated games.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Odorizzi could be keystone in Astros' rotation PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- After being relegated to throwing in relief twice for the Astros in the postseason last year -- a fitting end to a d...

MARCH 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

World Series 2021: Little things making the difference between Braves and Astros

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

World Series 2021: Five questions after Braves' Game 1 victory over Astros

On the heels of the Braves' 6-2 win in Game 1, Jake Mintz looks at Framber Valdez, Charlie Morton, Jose Altuve and more.

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Latest: Braves take 1-0 Series advantage over Astros

Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Tuesday night’s opener despite the loss of pitcher...

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A capsule look at World Series between Braves and Astros

A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

García to start Game 6 of ALCS for Astros against Red Sox

Rookie Luis García will start for the Houston Astros against the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series with a trip to the World Series on the line

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros scramble after pitchers pounded for 25 runs by Boston

Houston’s pitching staff will need to adjust quickly after allowing 25 runs and 32 hits to Boston in the first three games of the AL Championship Series, a barrage that made the lo...

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: LA hopes to maximize Scherzer with extra rest

The Dodgers are ready to start ace Max Scherzer in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta, a day after manager Dave Roberts scratched the veteran right-hander to get...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitching in relief, Odorizzi saves 'pen in G2 HOUSTON -- The Astros were hoping to use veteran right-hander Jake Odorizzi as their starting pitcher in Game 4 of the American League Champ...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

Grand game: Boston's 2 slams lead 9-5 ALCS win over Astros

The Boston Red Sox became the first team to slug two grand slams in a postseason game, with J

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: LA hopes to maximize Scherzer with extra rest

The Dodgers are ready to start ace Max Scherzer in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta, a day after manager Dave Roberts scratched the veteran right-hander to get...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox become 1st team with 2 slams in a postseason game

The Boston Red Sox became the first team with two grand slams in a postseason game in Game 2 of the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros' García exits ALCS Game 2 early with knee injury

Houston starter Luis García left Game 2 of the AL Championship Series in the second inning against the Boston Red Sox with right knee discomfort

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1

Dodgers ace Max Scherzer got the last three outs in the thrilling Game 5 of the NL Divsion Series and is now lined up to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles in the NL Championshi...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1

Dodgers ace Max Scherzer got the last three outs in the thrilling Game 5 of the NL Divsion Series and is now lined up to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles in the NL Championshi...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston ace McCullers left off ALCS roster against Red Sox

Astros ace Lance McCullers Jr. has been left off the team’s roster for the AL Championship Series against Boston, a huge blow to a team looking to advance to the World Series for t...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available for ALCS Odorizzi has been included on the Astros' ALCS roster, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The absence of Lance McCullers (forearm) opened a roster spot for Odorizzi, who is a candidate to start Game 4 on Tuesday. The 31-year-old pitched twice against Boston in early June, allowing six earned runs on seven hits and four walks in eight total innings.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not included on ALDS roster Odorizzi isn't included on the Astros' ALDS roster, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Odorizzi made two starts late in the regular season after he returned from a foot injury, but he won't be part of the rotation for the ALDS. However, he'll be on the taxi squad and will be available to fill in during an emergency situation.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Odorizzi, Keuchel not on ALDS rosters for Astros, White Sox

Both teams left off veteran pitchers when the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox set their rosters for their AL Division Series

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A capsule look at the White Sox-Astros playoff series

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OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No-decision Saturday Odorizzi didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Athletics after allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk across 4.2 innings, fanning three.

Impact Odorizzi ended a streak of six straight appearances allowing two or fewer runs, and this was his fourth straight no-decision as well. He posted a 3.15 ERA through his five appearances since the beginning of September, but his season-long ERA was a 4.21 mark through 104.2 innings across 24 appearances (23 starts).

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros rout A's 10-4, secure ALDS home-field advantage

Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker hit two of the Astros’ four homers as Houston locked up home-field advantage in the AL Division Series with a 10-4 win over the Oakland Athletics

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Odorizzi expected to start as Houston hosts Oakland

The Athletics will start Paul Blackburn on Saturday and the Astros are expected to counter with Jake Odorizzi

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes four innings in return Odorizzi got a no-decision in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Oakland, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with two strikeouts in four innings.

Impact Making his first start following a short IL stint, Odorizzi pitched well in permitting only one run but had traffic on the bases each inning and was limited to 82 pitches. The 31-year-old hasn't gone six innings in a start since early July and will likely get one final tune-up before the postseason next weekend against Oakland again.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE