Scouting Report: Peter Lambert
Colorado Rockies | RP
Overall
Summary
Peter Lambert has emerged as a surprise success story for the Houston Astros in 2026. After spending nearly two years away from MLB (including a 2025 season in Japan's NPB), Lambert was signed to a minor league deal and called up on April 17. Through five starts, he has posted a 2.76 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP, 29 strikeouts to 12 walks over 29.1 innings, and a 2-3 record. He has delivered multiple quality starts including a seven-inning shutout against the Dodgers where he outdueled Shohei Ohtani. Lambert has provided crucial length and stability to an injury-ravaged Astros rotation, becoming one of the team's most reliable starters despite low preseason expectations.
Strengths
- Excellent ERA of 2.76 through five starts
- Strong WHIP of 1.13 indicating good control
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