Jordan Lyles Stays in Astros Rotation

I’d rather have seen lyles go down, but as far as keeping lyles up this is probably the way I would do it. Well…I’d have released Lyon but that’s not really an option as wade is already having to explain himself enough with the bill hall situation.

I’d like to see him take a full year in AAA and refine his stuff then call him up after super two status next year. In a lost season though where people are grasping for some type of hope I think he provides that especially since Castro is out with an injury this year.

I saw it in spring training, and now he’s demoted. He wasn’t terrible, but he did give up runs in close games which we ultimately lost. Anyway, sucks to be him.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Del Rosario gets sent down soon too. He’s been shaky most of the year with the exception of a recent stint of good bullpen outings.

Lyles was awesome in his first start, but somewhat shaky his past 2 starts. I would prefer him over An-Rod since he has better control of his stuff, but he still needs to refine his breaking pitches. He doesn’t really have a strikeout pitch at the moment since hitters have been fouling them off instead of striking out. But he has pretty good control & with a little work with Arnsberg, he should get better. I don’t see him being ace material, but he will be a strong arm in the rotation for years to come.

Do you all have Ed Wade/Tal Smith ittis? Lyles has pitched better than Rodriquez and deserves to stay up. He has the make up to handle the major leagues (imo). Forget the super 2 status and all that….The Astros need to get on to the future and Lyles represents that. ’
Oh and I am sure the Astros brass saw the attendance of 32K today and knew that Lyles brought in 7-10K of those folks. The fans are desperate for some hope for the future!!! Learning on the job can be a good thing…..

For the last, well forever really, they have kept guys down WAY TOO LONG. Not saying there were a bunch of guys tearing up AAA, but at some point you have to see what your best prospect have in terms of major league value.

So I’m glad to at least see a young guy get called up for more than a cup of coffee under the age of 28

disgusting.

I think he could definitely benefit from a bit more time in the minors to work on things. At the same time, I think he does have the ability to pitch in the majors right now without getting demolished.

I just hope fans don’t get their expectations too high. Chances are he will be a bit mediocre at first, and he still doesn’t profile as a future ace at any point in the future. I am worried fans will have an unrealistic vision of his potential and will vent disappointment and anger when he turns out to just be a good solid no. 2/no. 3 inningseater.