Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero Stock Photo - Alamy

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip Stock Photo - Alamy

Houston Astros' Ronel Blanco navigating between starter, reliever

Houston Astros go to six-man pitching rotation, call up Ronel Blanco

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 30: Houston Astros relief pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) throws a pitch during during a Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers on June

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco tosses a comebacker from Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan to first base for an out during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023

Houston Astros' Ronel Blanco navigating between starter, reliever

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox Stock Photo - Alamy

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero Stock Photo - Alamy

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero Stock Photo - Alamy