Climbing Tal's Hill
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The Houston Astros have a mess of their own making when it comes to their roster and, specifically, when it comes to their infield.
Jason Wang|
Yordan Alvarez is slated to be the Houston Astros designated hitter in 2026, but he's like to be in left field. That could help lessen the Astros logjam at first base.
Drew Koch|
Craig Biggio is a Houston Astros legend, and now his son Cavan will have a chance to walk in his father's footsteps.
Drew Koch|
There's no such thing as a good spring training injury, but the Houston Astros' season would be doomed if either of these two stars goes down this spring.
Stephen Parello|
Of all the spring training battles that the Houston Astros will oversee, the one for open rotation spots figures to be the fiercest, although the sheer number of candidates telegraphs an incredible degree of risk.
Stephen Parello|
Jose Altuve being named as one of the biggest bust candidates of 2026 shines a light on the bleak reality that the Houston Astros may face.
Stephen Parello|
The Houston Astros have a few players on the roster who'll stick around for Opening Day, but the likelihood that they remain throughout the season is slim.
Drew Koch|
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown put himself out there when the motivations for trading for Kai-Wei Teng were revealed.
Eric Cole|
The Milwaukee Brewers could be a potential suitors for Houston Astros' third baseman Isaac Paredes, but there's a clear reason why it may not happen.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros moved on from several players this past offseason. Which players do fans wish would've stuck around, and who are they glad to be rid of?
Drew Koch|
If former top Houston Astros prospect Luis Baez wants to have any chance at making it to the majors, he has to fix his approach.
Eric Cole|
The Houston Astros failure to add a much-needed left-handed bat almost forced them to give Jesus Sanchez a long leash, even if alternatives were available.
Stephen Parello|
The Houston Astros traded Joey Loperfido to the Toronto Blue Jays back in 2024. But in desperation to find a left-handed bat, reacquired him in exchange for Jesús Sanchez.
Drew Koch|
The Houston Astros are projected to fall way behind the Seattle Mariners in the AL West standings, highlighting their shortcomings in addressing needs this winter.
Stephen Parello|
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker said all the right things upon reporting to spring training in the midst of trade rumors.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros scooped up Roddery Muñoz in the Rule 5 draft, but the odds he sticks around in Houston are stacked against him.
Eric Cole|
Cam Smith will have a hard time making the Houston Astros Opening Day roster unless this much-rumored trade candidate finds a new home.
Stephen Parello|
Justin Verlander made it sound like he gave serious consideration to the Houston Astros before returning to the Detroit Tigers.
Jordan Campbell|
The infamous cross-up between former Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez and current catcher Cesar Salazar was center stage during a recent press conference.
Drew Koch|
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros were in trade talks earlier this offseason. The latest Astros rumors suggest those negotiations could start up again.
Drew Koch|
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