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Astros' Peacock earns rotation spot

Prospect Brad Peacock has won a spot in the Houston Astros rotation, and will serve as the team's fourth starter.

The 25-year-old is coming off a season in which he posted a 6.01 ERA in 134 2/3 innings for the Oakland A's Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento. He beat out Alex White by compiling a 3.20 ERA in 19 2/3 Grapefruit League innings.