Roy Oswalt is an Astro icon in every sense of the word. And Astros fans -- the ones that still care, that is -- willingly accept that this is a necessary step for the Astros to at some point ...

Roy Oswalt is set for his eighth straight Opening Day start next week after getting an injection Monday in his lower back. Oswalt left his last start Friday because of tightness in his left hamstring.

Former Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston.