Astros call up RHP Ronel Blanco to face Guardians

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The Houston Astros called up right-hander Ronel Blanco to start Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.

He has a tough act to follow after Framber Valdez fired a no-hitter for Houston on Tuesday.

Blanco, 29, made 15 appearances (six starts) with the Astros earlier this season, going 2-1 with a 4.70 ERA. In his six starts, he had a 4.76 ERA. In 22 appearances over