The Astros feel further from contention than they’ve been in years. The departures of Kyle Tucker (via trade) and Alex Bregman (via free agency) mark the start of a new iteration of the franchise—but is this team still a legitimate contender?
One of the biggest storylines this year is José Altuve’s adjustment to left field—how will he fit out there? And with Tucker and Bregman gone, who in the lineup will step up? The Astros will need big seasons from Jeremy Peña, Yainer Diaz, and, of course, Yordan Alvarez to keep the offense dangerous.
The rotation remains strong, led by Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown, but with Valdez entering free agency after this season, could the Astros consider trading him if things don’t go as planned? We also discuss Cam Smith’s impressive Spring Training and whether the newly acquired prospect from the Tucker trade could push Chas McCormick for the starting RF job.
This season marks a transition for Houston—will they stay competitive, or is this the beginning of a reset?
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