Some of "hard choices" to get down to 25 players are already being reconsidered I bet. Nieve is a good bet to be back up soon as are Albers and Asencio. And the Astros have plenty of trade bait for another pitcher: Lane, Conrad, Josh Anderson, Munson, & Mike Rodriguez.

It will cost us some more wins, but just a few more blown saves and Lidge will lose the closer's role if not a roster spot.