Astros manager Bo Porter has tabbed pitcher Jordan Lyles to start Thursday's game against the Tigers, according to the Houston Chronicle. Lyles will be replacing Brad Peacock, who was moved to the bullpen.
Lyles is 2-2 with a 5.32 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings at Triple-A this season. He has posted a 5.20 ERA in 235 1/3 innings over 40 starts and five relief appearances with the Astros over the last two seasons.