Astros ace Brown to return to rotation vs. Tigers (opens original article in a new tab)

Astros ace Hunter Brown returns to starting rotation against Tigers after recovering from a shoulder strain, having posted a 0.84 ERA in his first two 2026 starts.

• Astros pitcher Hunter Brown returns to rotation after 60-day injury absence
• Brown has 0.84 ERA in two 2026 starts with 17 strikeouts in 10⅔ innings
• Brown will face Tigers and former teammate Framber Valdez in his return game