Houston Astros: Three Astros Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

Mar 12, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Tyler White (84) connects for a base hit against the St. Louis Cardinals during the game at Roger Dean Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Astros 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Tyler White (84) connects for a base hit against the St. Louis Cardinals during the game at Roger Dean Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Astros 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports
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Is the Houston Astros’ Tyler White on Your Fantasy Team? He Should be!

Mar 11, 2016; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Colby Rasmus (28) gets a high five from teammate George Springer (4) after he hit a home run in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Osceola County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Colby Rasmus (28) gets a high five from teammate George Springer (4) after he hit a home run in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Osceola County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

There are many reasons why it’s great that baseball season is near. For us Houstonians, it’s even sweeter that the Houston Astros are coming into the season with expectations to win. However, for some baseball fans, there is another championship that they have in their sights. Although it may not be as popular at its football counterpart, fantasy baseball is the game for any statistics junkie or avid baseball fans.

Unlike other years, there are many Astros that are projected to go in the first five rounds of the draft. As leagues are forming and draft preparation begins, here are a couple of Astros that are good sleeper picks to draft in the late rounds that may give your team the advantage come October.

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