Jason Alexander faced difficulties during his spring debut as the Astros took on the Mets on Tuesday, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning while recording one strikeout. The right-handed pitcher’s performance raised concerns about his readiness for the season.
Details of Alexander’s Early Struggles on the Mound
In a tough outing, Alexander surrendered consecutive one-out singles before Mike Tauchman launched a three-run homer in the first inning. Following that, Ronny Mauricio hit a solo home run with two outs. Alexander then allowed another single and a walk before the Astros removed him from the game.
Season Outlook Amid Performance and Role Expectations
After joining Houston in May via waiver claim from the Athletics, Alexander worked as a swingman, finishing last season with a 4.77 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP over 77.1 innings combined between the two teams. Given the rocky spring start, Alexander is likely to open the year with Triple-A Sugar Land if he does not earn a spot in Houston’s Opening Day bullpen.
“I just have to keep grinding and improve for the next opportunity.” ?Jason Alexander, Right-Hander
