6 years agoHouston Astros manager A.J. Hinch has told reporters that reliever Roberto Osuna will handle the closing duties moving forward. Osuna was acquired amidst plenty of controversy from the Blue Jays and has allowed one run through five innings pitched out of the bullpen for the Astros since August 6. Osuna locked down 39 saves last season for the Blue Jays but also blew 10 opportunities. The Astros have struggled with the back-end of their bullpen all season after reliever Ken Giles imploded early in the year. Houston is currently locked in a tie with the A's for the division lead and wins have been hard to come by lately. Osuna is worth a look based on his upcoming opportunities for saves but it is unclear how effective he will be for the stretch run.--Joey C - RotoBaller
Source: Houston Astros