Posted on February 6, 2026, 10:26 pm
And the Astros still have too many infielders and not enough left handed batters.
Cam Smith will practice in center field during the spring. If he does well enough at the position it could allow the Astros to trade Jake Meyers.
It will be difficult to find enough playing time for both Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker if one is not traded before the season.
Lance McCullers, Jr. will be used as a starting pitcher in the spring. He finished the 2025 season in the bullpen.
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/astros-notes-paredes-walker-smith-mccullers.html