Hunter Brown Odds for 2026
Hunter Brown
Houston Astros
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Named Opening Day starter
Manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday that Brown will start the Astros' Opening Day game March 26 versus the Angels at Daikin Park, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Most teams don't reveal their Opening Day starters this early in spring training, but Brown was the obvious choice after finishing third in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2025. The 27-year-old right-hander is Houston's unquestioned ace heading into 2026 after the Astros let Framber Valdez walk in free agency this offseason.
Most teams don't reveal their Opening Day starters this early in spring training, but Brown was the obvious choice after finishing third in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2025. The 27-year-old right-hander is Houston's unquestioned ace heading into 2026 after the Astros let Framber Valdez walk in free agency this offseason.