James won't start Sunday's regular-season finale against the Orioles with Charlie Morton (personal/shoulder) in line to receive the nod, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

James (2-0) gave up one run on four hits and one walk while striking out three in five innings Tuesday in Toronto. He picked up the win.

James will draw the start Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

James was named the Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the Houston organization, Reid Laymance of the Houston Chronicle reports.

James (1-0) struck out seven in 5.1 scoreless innings in a win over the Mariners on Tuesday. He allowed four hits and two walks.

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.Houston Astros pitcher Josh James will make his second major league start Tuesday against the Mariners. The rookie right-hander is trying to make the playoff roster as a reliever but will get the start while Lance McCullers Jr. remains on the shelf. James struck out nine hitters in five innings on September 1 in his major league debut and has made two relief appearances since. James is a hard-throwing prospect who could put the Mariners on their heels Tuesday but should be on a pitch count. The rookie will be no more than a dart throw in DFS lineups.

James will start Tuesday against the Mariners, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

James will be available to pitch in relief Tuesday against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

James is expected to fill a bullpen role for at least this week with manager A.J. Hinch naming Framber Valdez the Astros' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

James may get a start against the Tigers next Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

James will transition to a relief role and will be available out of the bullpen starting Friday in Boston, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

James will start Saturday if Charlie Morton (shoulder) is not ready to pitch, the Houston Chronicle reports.

James had his contract purchased by the Astros prior to Saturday's start against the Angels.

Manager A.J. Hinch said James will have his contract purchased from Triple-A Fresno on Saturday ahead of his major-league debut against the Angels, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.

James spun seven shutout innings Tuesday for Triple-A Fresno in its 1-0 win over Colorado Springs. He gave up three hits and one walk and struck out a career-high 13 batters.

James was promoted to Triple-A Fresno over the weekend and will make his Pacific Coast League debut Thursday in Las Vegas, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports.