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Devenski, not Feldman, to start for Astros Saturday
- Updated: April 26, 2016
SEATTLE — The Astros will make their first rotation shakeup of the season when rookie right-hander Chris Devenski makes his first career Major League start Saturday in Oakland against the A’s. He’s starting in place of veteran Scott Feldman, but the move isn’t necessarily permanent.
Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Devenski has earned a longer look based on his performance so far out of the bullpen. Devenski has appeared in six games in relief and allowed 11 hits, one run (0.66 ERA) and one walk while striking out 12 batters in 13 2/3 innings. He needed only 41 pitches to throw 3 1/3 innings in relief Sunday.
“He’s been a strike-thrower, he’s pitched with conviction,” Hinch said. “His performance has been exceptional and he’s been a starter in the past. I let Feldman know that he’s not going to pitch in Oakland. That doesn’t mean that he’s necessarily out of the rotation. It just means he’s not pitching this weekend. We want to take a look at Devenski against …
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