Astros recall prized RHP Hunter Brown

The Houston Astros on Thursday recalled right-hander Hunter Brown, their No. 1 prospect.

Brown, who turned 24 on Monday, will be available out of the bullpen for Friday's game against the host Los Angeles Angels.

Brown, a fifth-round pick in 2019, went 9-4 with a 2.55 ERA in 23 appearances (14 starts) at Triple-A Sugar Land this season. He struck out 134 in 106 innings and allowed just 70 hits.

"Just happy and excited,