Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Peter Lambert has emerged as a surprise success story for the Houston Astros in 2026 after being called up from Triple-A on April 17. Making his first MLB appearance since August 2024 with the Colorado Rockies, Lambert has exceeded expectations with strong performances in five starts. He posted a 2.76 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and 12 walks over 29.1 innings. Notable highlights include two quality starts against playoff contenders (Cleveland Guardians and Los Angeles Dodgers), where he allowed just 6 hits and 0 earned runs over 13 innings while striking out 12 and walking 7. He notably outdueled Shohei Ohtani in a win against the Dodgers. Despite a recent loss to Seattle on May 11 where he allowed 3 runs over 7 innings, Lambert has provided valuable length and consistency for an injury-plagued Astros rotation, tying for the team lead in quality starts.
Strengths
- + Exceptional ERA of 2.76 through five starts
- + Strong strikeout rate with 29 K's in 29.1 innings
- + Two quality starts against first-place teams (Guardians and Dodgers)
- + Outdueled Shohei Ohtani in Dodgers matchup
- + Provided valuable length with consecutive 7-inning outings
- + Tied for team lead in quality starts with McCullers Jr. and Arrighetti
- + Astros won 3 of 4 games with Lambert's contributions
- + Impressive comeback after nearly 2-year MLB absence
- + Low WHIP of 1.13 demonstrates excellent control
- + Filling critical rotation need for injury-plagued Astros
About
Ryan Lambert is a rp for the New York Mets.
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