Astros Lose To Royals, Framber On IL, Abreu Worries, Arrighetti To Debut

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the Houston Astros losing 4-3 to the Kansas City Royals in extra innings. Cristian Javier started on the mound, and the Astros got off to an early lead, but an unfortunate fifth inning proved costly as the Royals would eventually win with a 10th-inning single from Salvador Perez.

The Astros cycled through five relievers in the loss, increasing concerns over the heavy load for the bullpen who is already working through injuries to starting pitching. Framber Valdez was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with elbow soreness, so the Astros have called up their top pitching prospect in Spencer Arrighetti to make his major league debut Wednesday.

Stan and Chris also express their concerns over José Abreu's slow start to the season, speculate if minor leaguer Joey Loperfido will take over at first base, debate Alex Bregman's future in Houston and more.