Climbing Tal's Hill
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The Houston Astros' spring training rotation competition looks like it could be fierce now that Spencer Arrighetti appears to be ready to roll.
Eric Cole|
Former Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez's free-agent market has stalled, leading to the Astros feeling vindicated.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros missed the boat on a Hunter Brown extension, but Spencer Arrighetti seems poised to follow in his footsteps, warranting an extension before he breaks out.
Stephen Parello|
There might be some reasons to believe Christian Walker can bounce back in 2026, and even if he doesn't, the market shows the Houston Astros aren't completely upside down on the deal.
Stephen Parello|
There's a number of former Houston Astros on the free-agent market but only one truly makes sense for a reunion.
Jordan Campbell|
Walker Janek's pro career has been a mixed bag so far, but the Houston Astros are doubling down on his potential by sending out his prime competition in the Kai-Wei Teng trade.
Stephen Parello|
Tampa Bay Rays executive Erik Neander gushing about Jacob Melton could have the Houston Astros regretting giving up their top prospect in the Mike Burrows trade.
Stephen Parello|
The Houston Astros' farm system has long ranked among the league's worst; ESPN's ranking of prospects knocking on the door shows improvement is on the horizon.
Stephen Parello|
Assuming the Houston Astros still have a need in the outfield next offseason, Ian Happ might be a name to keep an eye on.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros approaching a reunion with veteran catcher Christian Vazquez speaks to how thin the free agent market often is for catchers.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros haven't begun spring practice, but the making for the team's 2026 Opening Day roster is already coming together.
Drew Koch|
An outrageous Jeremy Peña trade idea with the Boston Red Sox is likely one that the Houston Astros would shut down immediately.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros may have to face down the reality that they may have held on to Isaac Paredes and Jake Meyers for too long.
Eric Cole|
Paul Goldschmidt's availability is creating competition in the market for the Houston Astros trying to trade Christian Walker.
Jason Wang|
The Houston Astros still have some options on the free agent market if they are serious about addressing what roster needs they have left.
Eric Cole|
Bleacher Report's list of most overpaid players shines a light on the similarities between Christian Walker and the Houston Astros worst mistake, Jose Abreu.
Stephen Parello|
The Houston Astros have acquired Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a low-level catching prospect.
Jordan Campbell|
Nolan Arenado almost sounds like he wished he had approved the trade to the Houston Astros last offseason.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros could add a defensive-minded outfielder and confound the New York Yankees fans at the same time by adding Michael Siani.
Drew Koch|
While a trade between the Houston Astros and the Red Sox for Isaac Paredes could work, it certainly isn't the one that Bleacher Report floated recently.
Eric Cole|
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