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On YouTubeRafael Montero News / Crawfish Boxes / 5 minutes ago
Barring Changes, Rafael Montero Could Be Pitching On Borrowed Time 
Entering the season, there were legitimate concerns about the Astros’ bullpen. Yes, the club signed Josh Hader to form what was viewed, at least at the time, as a formidable backend of a bullpen consisting of him, Ryan Pressly, and Bryan Abreu.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 11
Maybe the Astros Off-Season Wasn’t Such a Disaster After All
Re-thinking Abreu, Javier, and Montero The Astros won the AL West yet again. OK, only by tiebreaker, and only by winning 90 games, the fewest the team has won since 2016.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 28
What’s Next for the Bullpen?
Do the Astros need to address recent melt downs by the relief corps? In recent days, the Astros’ bullpen has become prone to springing leaks — which threaten to grow into gushing breaches.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 26
Astros win heart-stopping game in extras to avoid sweep in Los Angeles
Except for Rafael Montero, it all clicked on Sunday. On Sunday night, it was an electrifying game in Los Angeles. Fortunately, the Astros took the win home 6-5 in 11 innings.
Houston Astros News / FanNation Inside The Astros / June 23
Is Astros Pitcher Signing One of the Worst in Franchise History?
Two of the biggest offseason acquisitions for the Houston Astros heading into the 2023 MLB season were José Abreu and Rafael Montero. The Houston brass were excited about the upgrades at the plate and in the pen, but thus far neither signing has panned out.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 22
Houston Astros: Stock up, stock down
With a record of 41-34, the Houston Astros find themselves in second place in the American League West division, trailing the Texas Rangers by five and a half games. Here are a few Astros that have made the biggest leaps and some who have stumbled out the gate in 2023.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 2
Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros prediction, pick for 6/2
Right-hander Shohei Ohtani is the scheduled starter for the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. He'll face Houston left-hander Framber Valdez in what should be a pitchers' duel. Should you bet the under?
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 17
The Spoils of WAR
The Houston Astros went all in on Rafael Montero and Jose Abreu this offseason, but what will those two players need to do to make it worthwhile? WAR, or Wins Above Replacement, is an advanced metric that has gained popularity over the past 20 or so years.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 15
Believe It Or Not, Rafael Montero Isn’t Terrible
Regression from 2022 was highly anticipated, but the right-hander’s recent performance isn’t due to him completely losing it. Despite winning their second World Series title last November, the Astros had a bit of a turbulent offseason.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 14
Montero blows another one as Astros lose 3-1 vs White Sox
Rafael Montero is having through a hard month of May, a tough fact for the Astros. Last year, Rafael Montero was a brilliant man out of the Astros bullpen.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 31, 2023
Three Astros Things Following Opening Day
All good things must come to an end, sooner or later. The Astros’ ten-game win streak on Opening Day — tied with the 1887-96 Boston Beaneaters for the longest in MLB history — as a member of the AL is no different.
Houston Astros News / FanNation Inside The Astros / December 1, 2022
Astros Season in Review: Rafael Montero
After being designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners in 2021, Rafael Montero's career looked to be on a decline. The right-handed reliever was then added to the trade that sent Kendall Graveman to the Houston Astros, appearing to be a throw-in player at the time.
Houston Astros News / FanNation Inside The Astros / November 17, 2022
Report: Breakdown of Montero's Three-Year Contract with Astros
The Houston Astros and Rafael Montero came to agreement on a three-year, $34.5 million contract Saturday. It marked the first signing of the offseason and the first move without general manager James Click at the helm.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12, 2022
Astros agree to three-year deal with reliever Rafael Montero
It’s a remarkable deal considering Montero had an ERA north of 6.0 a year ago.
MLB News / Field Level Media / November 3, 2022
Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies WS Game 5 prediction, pick, odds: Verlander gets the call
The Houston Astros are guaranteed at least one more game in their own ballpark. The goal now is to head back home with a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven World Series.
Houston Astros News / FanNation Inside The Astros / October 31, 2022
Trade Sweetener Montero has Become the Best Part of the Deal
Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler and Rafael Montero. That's how the New York Mets' rotation of the future was supposed to look.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2022
Mariners All-Star OF Julio Rodriguez exits game with wrist injury after being hit by pitch
In the top of the eighth inning, facing Astros reliever Rafael Montero, Julio Rodriguez swung at an inside sinker, which hit him in the left wrist.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3, 2022
Astros tie MLB record with 20 strikeouts in 4-2 win against Angels
Astros starter Framber Valdez fanned 13 Angels batters in his six innings on the mound.
Houston Astros News / Climbing Tal's Hill / July 30, 2021
Rafael Montero might not be on the team for too long
While tossed into the Seattle Mariners‘ trade to the Houston Astros, there isn’t much known about Rafael Montero to Houston fans. The right-hander was designated for assignment last week before being traded, and there is a reason why he was a throw-in.
Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / July 8, 2021
Consider reconsidering Rafael Montero
This article is sponsored by Rafael Montero. There’s something to be said about expectations. Rafael Montero’s weren’t particularly lofty, but blowing six saves out of 13 opportunities is enough to rankle the most level-headed of fans.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 15, 2020
Report: Rangers trade reliever Rafael Montero to Mariners
In return, Texas landed 17-year-old right-hander Jose Corniell and a player to be named later.
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