The Houston Astros have called up right-handed pitcher Blair Henley to make his major league debut, starting in place of left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez against the Rangers. Henley, a 2019 7th round pick out of Texas, faced a challenging debut, allowing five runs in the first inning before recording an out, with the game score at 5-2. His performance marked a rough start to his MLB career, as he faced nine batters, walked three, hit one, and gave up four hits, managing only one out with 39 pitches (18 strikes). The Astros did not provide a reason for Valdez's absence, and in a corresponding move, Miguel Diaz was designated for assignment. Henley, a Fort Worth native and former Arlington Heights High School student, grew up a die-hard Rangers fan, making his debut against them particularly poignant.
The Rangers put up five runs in the first inning before recording an out off of Blair Henley. Henley, a rookie making his first start, is a native of Fort Worth, Texas and grew up a die-hard Rangers fan. 💔https://t.co/h46LeF2anx
The Rangers score FIVE runs off Blair Henley in his MLB debut. He only recorded one out before being pulled. Henley is the first pitcher in Astros franchise history to allow 5 runs without getting more than one out in his MLB debut. https://t.co/7BKoN5rxMU
Horrible MLB debut for Henley. Feel for anyone in that situation.
A rough debut for Blair Henley comes to an end. He faced nine batters, walked three, hit one and gave up four hits and got one out. He threw 39 pitches (18 strikes).
It's 5-2. Henley, a local kid, has not retired a batter in his MLB career. Rough, rough debut.
The Astros selected right-hander Blair Henley from Triple-A to start Monday’s series finale against the Rangers in place of Framber Valdez. The team did not immediately provide a reason for Valdez not starting. https://t.co/iHYdNm986g
Blair Henley, drafted out of UT in 2019, prior to his first MLB start tonight. He’s from Fort Worth. https://t.co/VeCD7GqG5W
Blair Henley called up for start vs. Rangers
Blair Henley to start tonight in place of Valdez. Miguel Diaz DFA’d. No word on Valdez’s reason for not starting.
Astros will start Blair Henley, who went to Arlington Heights HS, in place of Valdez.
Astros To Select Blair Henley https://t.co/5tjI1dpUxI https://t.co/0MRKorw01P
BREAKING: The #Astros are calling up RHP Blair Henley, who will start tonight in place of LHP Framber Valdez, multiple sources tell KPRC 2. Henley, a 2019 7th round pick out of Texas, will make his major league debut. https://t.co/WW36hhl0MB