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Peter Lambert Nears Potential Astros Debut After Taxi Squad Addition
- The Astros elevated Peter Lambert to the taxi squad, hinting at a potential Friday start.
- Lambert may be activated to start Friday as Houston looks to add depth amid injuries.
- Lambert has MLB starting experience with the Rockies, though his 6.28 ERA reflects mixed results.
- Lambert joined Houston on a minor league deal last offseason, later deemed a useful investment.
- The taxi squad can include up to five players for immediate availability on road trips.
- Spencer Arrighetti previously joined the taxi squad and started for Houston earlier in the season.
- Lambert’s activation would come amid a rotation injury situation for Houston.
- The Astros' upcoming series vs. the St. Louis Cardinals was noted in the report.
- Lambert’s minor league-to-MLB transition is framed as a potential boost for Houston’s depth.
- The article notes Lambert's 2019 rookie season workload and later MLB usage outside starting duty.
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