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Jose Altuve's struggles are becoming a glaring issue as spring training progresses, casting shadows over the Astros' plans for the regular season. His performance hints at a lingering decline that started in 2025, leaving fans anxious about his readiness for Opening Day. Meanwhile, Cristian Javier showcased a solid outing against the Cardinals today, pitching five innings with just one earned run, yet his shaky peripherals have raised eyebrows and questions about his consistency. As for the outfield, Cam Smith seems to be securing his spot, but the Astros need to finalize who will join him in that competitive landscape. With all these dynamics at play, the team has a lot to figure out before the first pitch of the regular season.
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Climbingtalshill
Jose Altuve concern becoming impossible for Astros to ignore during spring training
Jose Altuve is really struggling during Houston Astros spring training, and the data shows that the seeds of this downturn were present in 2025, causing concern in 2026.
Climbingtalshill
Astros insider’s wild prediction seems hopelessly optimistic, but not totally wrong
One Houston Astros' beat writer expects the Astros to win the division in 2026 and while there are valid reasons, they may not match reality.
Crawfish Boxes
Should Astros Be Worried About Cristian Javier?
Javier’s results in spring have been solid, but his peripherals don’t back it up. Astros SP Cristian Javier just finished his final outing of the spring. His stat line was solid: 5 innings, 1 earned run, 4 hits, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts, 1 solo HR. Threw 40 of his 70 pitches for strikes. You’d think […]
Crawfish Boxes
Astros vs. Cardinals Spring Training Game Thread 3/22/2026
The Houston Astros (11-13-3) host the St. Louis Cardinals (16-9-2) in their Grapefruit League finale. RHP Cristian Javier (0-0) will start for the Astros vs. Cardinals RHP Michael McGreevy (0-3). MR. CRISTIAN: Today will be RHP Cristian Javier’s third start of the Spring in an official game and his fourth start overall (includes his March […]
MLB.com
With Smith a virtual lock, who completes Astros outfield?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- When Astros general manager Dana Brown said last November that Cam Smith would have to prove himself this spring to make the Opening Day roster -- after Smith spent his entire rookie season as Houston’s starting right-fielder -- the young outfielder took notice.
And, took
Mlbtraderumors
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
Houston’s front office had a difficult task this offseason: acquire multiple starters despite limited payroll flexibility and one of the sport’s weakest farm system. They pulled that off, albeit at the cost of subtracting from an already thin outfield. They weren’t as successful in balancing a heavily right-handed lineup or figuring out how they’ll divide […]