In the wake of Josh Hader's injury issues this spring, the last thing the Houston Astros needed before the 2026 season got started was another bullpen to go down. Unfortunately, baseball is a fickle, cruel game, and the Astros do have another reliever injury to deal with after Bennett Sousa hurt his oblique and could be out for a while. However, the news isn't necessarily bad for everyone with the Astros, at least in the short term.
Rule 5 Draft picks don't often make a massive impact on a team's fortunes, but they can be very helpful depth pieces, especially when they are relievers.