Houston Astros Spring Training: The Battle for Third Base
![Feb 22, 2016; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Houston Astros infielder Luis Valbuena (18) prepares to take batting practice at Osceola County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Feb 22, 2016; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Houston Astros infielder Luis Valbuena (18) prepares to take batting practice at Osceola County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fclimbingtalshill-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F02-2Fluis-valbuena-mlb-houston-astros-workouts-2-590x900-c17e6174205eb60bdf60f9d7df9a1664.jpg)
Who will man the hot corner for the 2016 Houston Astros?
At first glance, the Houston Astros’ third base situation looks relatively predictable. Off-season acquisition Luis Valbuena brought solid defense and much-needed left-handed power into a formidable but predominately right-handed Astros lineup in 2015.
However, he will be a free agent after the 2016 season, and the Astros have some talented third base prospects that are itching to lock down the hot corner for the foreseeable future.
Let’s take a look at the Astros’ battle for third base.
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