Astros to display revamped pitching staff against Rays

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The trade-deadline acquisitions of left-handers Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson resulted in a resetting of the Houston pitching staff, with the Astros jettisoning two right-handers -- Rafael Montero and Seth Martinez -- in advance of a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

The Astroshad an off day on Thursday in advance of a three-game home series against the Ta