Houston Astros News & Updates

The Houston Astros are still mulling over their Opening Day roster, yet Brice Matthews has made a strong case to be included. With the team’s search for a left-handed outfielder intensifying, a trade for a blocked Dodgers prospect could provide the boost they need. Meanwhile, the rotation is starting to take shape, as Lance McCullers Jr. has secured a spot alongside Hunter Brown, Mike Burrows, Cristian Javier, and Tatsuya Imai. In a corresponding move, Spencer Arrighetti has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, where he’ll serve as depth for the expanded rotation in April. As the Astros gear up for their final exhibition games against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, the clock is ticking for them to finalize their roster and address the lefty bat deficiency before the season kicks off against the Angels.