Hunter Brown Set for Triumphant Return to Astros, Faces Framber Valdez in Crucial Matchup

Hunter Brown will be activated off the injured list in time to face his hometown Detroit Tigers, marking a significant boost to the Astros' struggling pitching staff.

The highly anticipated matchup between Brown and former teammate Framber Valdez is set to take place at Daikin Park on Tuesday night.

Brown has been sidelined since March 31, when he underwent treatment for a Grade 2 right shoulder strain.

The Astros have struggled to fill the void left by Brown's absence, posting a 6.55 ERA in their next 22 games.

With the regular season's deadline looming, the Astros' general manager has downplayed any potential trade deadline selloff, instead opting to ride out the remainder of the year.

With Brown's expected return, the team is looking to regain stability in their rotation, particularly with the highest ERA in the American League.

Spencer Arrighetti has stepped up in Brown's absence, winning American League Pitcher of the Month in May while posting a 0.93 ERA in 29 innings.

In related news, closer Josh Hader has returned from a bicep injury, and Jose Altuve has made a quick recovery from an oblique strain.