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The Houston Astros have been through quite a roller ... and Jeremy Pena as a No. 7 hitter is rock-solid. The bottom of the order could use some work, but both Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers ...

The Astros did not disclose financial terms ... who has taken over in recent years as Houston's staff ace. He threw a no-hitter with just one walk against the Cleveland Guardians in 2023, and ...

The Astros needed Valdez to make a run at yet ... He also threw his first career no-hitter. Valdez was selected All-MLB first-team in 2022 and second team in 2024. Matthew Postins is an award ...

Advertisement No such resolution is near ... That Polanco is a switch-hitter would help to balance an Astros’ lineup that has grown far too right-handed this winter. If Bregman returns, the ...

A 2024 All-Star, Profar brings versatility as a switch-hitter ... stick in the No. 6 or No. 7 hole. Profar isn't exactly a masher at the plate. He'd still lengthen an Astros offense that should ...

The left-handed hitter was ranked the No. 7 overall prospect in this year ... according to multiple reports. The Astros had a $5,646,200 bonus pool from which to sign international free agents ...