WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Mike Burrows #50 of the Houston Astros pitches during the game between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Monday, July 6, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Alyssa McDaniel/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty ImagesFriday night, in his first affiliate rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land, Houston Astros starter Mike Burrows had a solid outing. Burrows went 4.1 IP scoreless on 3 hits and 1 walk. He struck out 3. He threw 43 of his 67 pitches for strikes, and generated 5 ground ball outs. He worked primarily 95-97 MPH with his fastball.Burrows is recovering from right elbow neuritis, which is inflammation around a nerve. Burrows MRI showed no structural damage, according to the team. Burrows blows it right by him #Ascendpic.twitter.com/zSMBuxSs9B Sugar Land Space Cowboys (@SLSpaceCowboys) August 15, 2026Burrows last pitched for the Astros July 6, allowing 10 runs (7 ER) in 4.1 innings, surrendering 9 hits (2 HR) and 2 BB with 3 K. He is 4-9 overall in 2026 with a 5.99 ERA.