Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers Picks and Predictions April 30th 2025

Astros’ Top Prospect AJ Blubaugh Set for MLB Debut Against Tigers

The Houston Astros will hand the ball to their top pitching prospect on Wednesday afternoon as right-hander AJ Blubaugh makes his major league debut against the Detroit Tigers in the finale of a three-game series.

Blubaugh Gets the Nod for Houston

With Hayden Wesneski getting extra rest, the Astros have called up AJ Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land to take the mound. Blubaugh went 2-2 with a 3.86 ERA in five appearances (four starts) this season in the minors, striking out 28 in 21 innings.

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“We’re going to give him a couple of more days to recover from his last start,” Astros manager Joe Espada said about Wesneski. “Yes, he’s healthy… I just want to make sure he plays catch, recovers well.”

Blubaugh, a 24-year-old Ohio native and 2022 seventh-round pick, has 297 strikeouts in 268 1/3 career minor league innings. Now, he’ll look to impress in his first taste of big-league action.

His promotion adds intrigue for those following MLB Prop Picks as bettors evaluate his strikeout potential and Houston’s early-game strategy with a debut arm on the mound.

Jobe Gets Ball for Detroit With Rested Arm

The Tigers counter with Jackson Jobe (2-0, 2.70 ERA), making his first start in 12 days. While Jobe has looked sharp in limited big-league action, the extended layoff could pose a rhythm challenge.

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“Poor guy, he’s been waiting and waiting and waiting… We didn’t know or intend for it to be this long. He will be eager for the day game,” said Tigers manager A.J. Hinch.

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Jobe has posted back-to-back impressive outings, including six scoreless innings against Minnesota on April 12 and a one-run, five-inning win over Kansas City on April 18.

Wednesday marks Jobe’s first regular-season appearance against the Astros. He did face Houston in the 2024 AL wild-card series, allowing two runs while recording just one out.