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The Houston Astros are feeling the pressure as they prepare to face the New York Mets after a rough start to Spring Training, dropping their first two games against the Nationals and Cardinals. With the team still searching for a left-handed hitter, Alex Verdugo stands as a risky free agent option, adding to the urgency of exploring trade avenues. Meanwhile, the absence of key players like Yordan Alvarez, whose spring debut is still uncertain, casts a shadow over the lineup. On a brighter note, Yainer Diaz is set to return as the designated hitter, providing a much-needed boost. As they regroup, the Astros must find their rhythm quickly to justify their early-season optimism and keep their eyes on the potential of emerging prospects like Zach Cole.


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Astros lone free agent option comes with real risk, makes trade route feel inevitable
Climbingtalshill
Astros lone free agent option comes with real risk, makes trade route feel inevitable
The Houston Astros continue to come up short in their pursuit of a left-handed hitter. Alex Verdugo is (sadly) the best option remaining in free agency.
Explaining the World Baseball Classic insurance issue and how it kept Astros players out
Climbingtalshill
Explaining the World Baseball Classic insurance issue and how it kept Astros players out
Astros players failed to secure insurance coverage for the WBC due to injury risk and salary for 2026.
Astros vs. Mets Spring Training Game Thread
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Astros vs. Mets Spring Training Game Thread
The Houston Astros will return from an off day Monday to take on the New York Mets in another Grapefruit League matchup. The Astros dropped their first two spring matchups, falling to the Nationals and the Cardinals. Right-hander Jason Alexander will make his spring debut for Houston in Tuesday’s matchup. Righty Jack Wenninger will get […]
Astros Spring Prospect Profiles: Zach Cole
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Astros Spring Prospect Profiles: Zach Cole
Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be rolling out a series of prospect previews for Spring Training. This week we look at one possibly one of the highest potential players in the system: Zach Cole Zach Cole was selected by the Astros in the 10th round of the 2022 draft after hitting .361 as […]
Rotowire
Yainer Diaz: Return confirmed
Diaz (foot) will be the designated hitter Wednesday and will start at catcher in Friday's Grapefruit League game, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Yordan Alvarez: Spring debut TBD
Rotowire
Yordan Alvarez: Spring debut TBD
Alvarez will not make his spring debut until "a little bit later" due to normal buildup, per manager Joe Espada, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
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