Brett Myers

Brett Myers gave up a walkoff homer to former teammate Hunter Pence in the 10th inning Tuesday.

Myers opened the season 9-for-9 saving games, but he blew a chance Sunday and now he took a loss in a tie game today. It’s the second homer he’s given up in 13 innings.

Brett Myers recorded his ninth save in nine chances, setting down the Pirates in order on Friday.

He’s been extremely impressive since transitioning to the closer’s role, and is building quite a bit of value on the trade market. Expect Myers to be wearing a new uniform by the end of July.

Brett Myers improved to a perfect 8-for-8 in save opportunities on Tuesday night, protecting a one-run lead against the Marlins.

While many were skeptical over the Astros’ decision to shift Myers to the ninth inning role, he’s truly been a stabilizing presence at the back end of the bullpen. Along with his eight saves, he has a sparkling 0.93 ERA and has walked just one batter the entire season. With all of the closer turnover and injuries occurring around the league, Myers has become a surprisingly valuable commodity.

Brett Myers locked down his seventh save of the season against the Cardinals on Friday, needing just eight pitches to get through the ninth inning.

Myers has been extremely impressive in his role as the Astros closer, now a perfect 7-for-7 in save opportunities with an impressive 1.04 ERA. With so many teams around the league having problems at the back of their bullpens, trade rumors will continue to swirl around Myers until he is inevitably moved. Either way, he has the tools to succeed in the closer’s role regardless of what team he’s on.

Astros GM Jeff Luhnow told Houston’s FOX 26 that there’s “nothing to” reports of Brett Myers being shopped.

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale tweeted Saturday that the Astros had already made Myers available via trade and were hoping to take advantage of the many teams hampered by early-season closer issues. That kind of talk might be premature here in mid-April, but the 32-year-old right-hander is almost certain to be dealt at some point this season by the rebuilding ‘Stros.

According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Astros are shopping closer Brett Myers.

With the recent developments concerning Brian Wilson, it will be interesting to see if the Giants have any interest in Myers. Other teams with a void in their rotation may also be interested in Myers’ services. Those in fantasy leagues who have lost a closer recently may want to speculate on David Carpenter or Wilton Lopez, who would likely be the top candidates to close should Myers get traded.

Brett Myers pitched a perfect inning Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Myers gave up six runs in his first four appearances of the spring, but he’s pitched four scoreless innings since. It’s not that his status as Houston’s closer was in doubt, but it’s still nice to see that he’s turned things around quickly.

Brett Myers finally had a clean outing Thursday, pitching a scoreless inning against the Blue Jays.

Myers was touched up in each of his previous four appearances this spring, allowing six runs in all. He still has some work to do as he prepares to take over the closer’s role for the Astros.

Astros closer Brett Myers allowed three runs in an inning Friday versus the Blue Jays.

Myers has yet to have a clean appearance in three trips to the mound, giving up five runs in all. The Astros are pretty much locked into giving him a long look in the ninth inning, but he needs to be better than this.