Filed under: First Bad Break of Spring. Josh James out of Starting Rotation with Quad Strain Could be in bullpen by opening day By William Metzger(bilbos) Feb 27, 2019, 10:45am CST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: First Bad Break of Spring. Josh James out of Starting Rotation with Quad Strain Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email 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.” More From The Crawfish Boxes Astros Prospect Report: September 24th Astros Crawfish Boil: September 25, 2023 Houston Astros Visit Seattle Mariners — Series Preview Well, That Was Embarrassing; Astros Swept By Royals Game 156 Thread, September 24, 2023, 1:10 CT. Royals @ Astros Astros Prospect Report: September 23rd