Brett Chancey talks about Balancing the bats, juggling this lineup, and who they could possibly get to help this lineup.
Houston plans to bring both Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes to camp, but the math doesn’t cleanly add up. We break down Dana Brown’s recent comments, Joe Espada’s lineup vision, and why the search for a left-handed bat keeps resurfacing in every conversation.
In this episode, we examine how the Walker-Paredes logjam impacts playing time for Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez, why the DH spot isn’t as flexible as the front office suggests, and how Altuve’s offensive approach could be the key to a 2026 bounce-back season.
Plus, we shift to the outfield, where Cam Smith’s potential move to center field, ongoing trade chatter around Jake Meyers and Jesús Sánchez, and Houston’s lack of left-handed balance all point toward a move that may be inevitable. Depth is a luxury — until it forces hard decisions.
Locked On Astros gives you the context, the quotes, and the reality behind Houston’s roster construction as spring training approaches.
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