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Astros ace Brown to return to rotation vs. Tigers

ESPN · Jun 14, 2026, 5:10 PM

Key takeaways

  • Houston Astros ace right-hander Hunter Brown, who hasn't pitched in a major league game since March 31 due to a Grade 2 shoulder strain, will return to the starting rotation Tuesday.
  • Brown, who will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list, has made four rehab starts, including a five-inning outing for Triple-A Sugar Land in his last appearance.
  • He's scheduled to take the mound at home against the Detroit Tigers and former teammate Framber Valdez on Tuesday.

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Houston Astros ace right-hander Hunter Brown, who hasn't pitched in a major league game since March 31 due to a Grade 2 shoulder strain, will return to the starting rotation Tuesday.

Brown, who will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list, has made four rehab starts, including a five-inning outing for Triple-A Sugar Land in his last appearance.

He's scheduled to take the mound at home against the Detroit Tigers and former teammate Framber Valdez on Tuesday.

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