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First Bad Break of Spring. Josh James out of Starting Rotation with Quad Strain

Could be in bullpen by opening day

MLB: ALCS-Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The bad news was delivered by our favorite Julia Morales via Twitter.

https://twitter.com/juliamorales/status/1100787492750585857?s=12

“RHP Josh James suffered a right quad strain and is no longer a candidate for the starting rotation. He played catch today and Astros are hopeful he’ll pitch in enough games to be in the bullpen on Opening Day.”