The Houston Astros’ pitching to open the 2024 season has been atrocious. They have really felt the absences of Justin Verlander, Jose Urquidy, Luis Garcia, Lance McCullers Jr., and other top pitchers. Not only has their bullpen been overworked by the mediocre performance from the rotation, but the relievers themselves haven’t been the most reliable. The recipe has resulted in Houston boasting the second-worst ERA in baseball at 5.35 as of Tuesday afternoon, only better than the Colorado Rockies (5.93). Verlander might be on his way back, but more arms are needed. That’s why the team decided to bring in…