Pitcher List's top SP add today. Lambert tossed 7 scoreless against the Dodgers last week and starts tonight against the Mariners' improving-but-not-elite offense. The 2.42 ERA across 22.1 IP is built on real contact-management skill. Houston's rotation depth is suddenly an embarrassment of riches. Top-50 SP rest of season; add in 12+ team leagues.

The Astros selected Lambert to start Friday against the Cardinals after losing four-fifths of their Opening Day rotation to injury (Brown, Javier, Imai, Bolton). Lambert posted a 1.84 ERA in three appearances at Triple-A Sugar Land and makes his first MLB start for a team other than Colorado. Houston's desperation means a long leash, and Daikin Park is significantly more pitcher-friendly than Coors. Speculative add in 12+ team leagues — the situation is as good as it gets for a back-end starter.

Started vs Texas Rangers (2W-3L, 2.76 ERA)

Started vs Seattle Mariners (2W-2L, 2.42 ERA)

Started vs Los Angeles Dodgers (1W-2L, 3.52 ERA)

Started @ Baltimore Orioles (1W-1L, 3.27 ERA)

Started @ Baltimore Orioles (1W-1L, 3.27 ERA)