With about two weeks until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, some of the best free agents in MLB remain on the market.
A total of 23 non-roster invitees will invade the Astros’ major-league clubhouse in hopes of opening eyes or winning an Opening Day spot.
Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros reacts to striking out Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners to get out of the fifth inning in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros may only have one Top 100 prospects, but they have four others that have the goods to be a Top 100 prospect one day.
The Astros' annual event to start the baseball season is at Daikin Park (the new name for Minute Maid) and will feature autograph sessions and more.
The Houston Astros have announced their preliminary Spring Training roster today, which includes 40 players on their 40-man roster and 23 non-roster invitees, for a total of 63 players. The full roster is attached to this release.
Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier wants to return soon from injury. He expects though that he may be out until the 2025 All-Star break.
Astros just added Cam Smith to the mix, but players like Zach Dezenzo and Jacob Melton could have a more immediate impact.
Yordan Alvarez is recovered from the right knee injury that limited him late last season and expects to be at full capacity when the Houston Astros start spring training next month, the slugger said Thursday.
Cora isn’t the only one who’s in favor of signing Bregman. New Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler co-owns a horse with Bregman and revealed he made a pitch to his longtime friend to come join him in Boston. In 2024 for the Astros, Bregman hit .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBI with a .768 OPS in 145 games.
With Tucker gone, Altuve at second (for now) and Yordan Alvarez’s appearances in the field limited, the Astros’ outfield returns Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick along with Mauricio Dubón, who plays anywhere.