The Houston Astros are set to promote right-handed pitching prospect Jake Bloss from Double-A Corpus Christi to make his Major League Baseball debut on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles at Minute Maid Park (MMP). Bloss, a third-round pick in last year's draft, has been impressive this season, posting a 1.74 ERA and 3.26 FIP in 62.0 innings pitched over 12 starts between Double-A and High-A Asheville. He recently threw 6 1/3 no-hit innings and owns a 1.61 ERA in eight games at Double-A. Bloss is primarily a Fastball/Slider pitcher, with his fastball sitting at 95 mph and his slider at 85 mph with 10 inches of horizontal break (HB). He also utilizes a cutter and curveball. Less than 13 months ago, he made a start against Seton Hall.
Jake Bloss gets the call! Bloss has been effective this season, posting a 1.74 ERA and 3.26 FIP in 62.0 IP He is primarily a Fastball/Slider pitcher, sitting at 95 mph with above average ride on his 4-Seam. His slider sits ~85 mph with 10" of HB He also has a cutter and curve https://t.co/Czmxx5A5Ok
Houston Astros plan to promote prospect Jake Bloss from Double-A to start Friday vs. Orioles https://t.co/EwZSOZZ8br
Astros to promote RHP Jake Bloss for MLB debut https://t.co/BpbhxvuoAl
Source: Astros calling up RHP Jake Bloss to start Friday at MMP, confirming Athletic report. Bloss, who threw 6 1/3 no-hit innings Saturday, owns a 1.61 ERA in eight games at Double-A Corpus Christi. He is 4-2 with a 1.74 ERA in 12 starts between the Hooks and High-A Asheville.
The Astros are expected to call up RHP prospect Jake Bloss from Double-A to make his MLB Debut, per source. @Chandler_Rome was first. Bloss was a third round pick in last year's draft. He made a start against Seton Hall less than 13 months ago.
Astros Expected To Promote Jake Bloss https://t.co/BNMjMDVUlu https://t.co/VEMmL0S7Bf
The Astros are expected to promote pitching prospect Jake Bloss straight from Double-A to make his major-league debut on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me - https://t.co/JB9hVV4mfY