Editorial Staff
Chandler Rome
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Colin Barber Is Locked In At The Plate
The 2019 fourth-rounder was making progress with his swing at instructional league and could be key to the Astros' long-term outfield picture.
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Cristian Javier: Astros 2020 Rookie of the Year
The unflappable Cristian Javier befuddled opponents with a disappearing fastball and improving slider, lending hope for the future.
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Luis Garcia Gives Astros More Rotation Depth
The 23-year-old righthander has gotten valuable experience pitching against advanced hitters at the alternate site while he awaits a possible big league call.
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Blake Taylor Emerges As High-Leverage Option
The veteran lefthander changed his approach to become a valuable weapon out of the bullpen.
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Taylor Jones Could Be Next In Line
The 6-foot-7 first baseman added versatility at Triple-A last season, but there could soon be opportunity at his natural position in Houston.
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The Time Is Now For Forrest Whitley
After two lost seasons, the highly talented Whitley has a chance to emerge for an organization that desperately needs him to.
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Garrett Stubbs Works To Provide Versatility
The catcher will spend spring training playing multiple positions to boost his value at the big league level in 2020.
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Nivaldo Rodriguez Balances Stuff And Control
The Astros didn't want to risk losing the 22-year-old in the Rule 5 draft because of his improving stuff and strike-throwing ability.
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Enoli Paredes Emerges As Rotation Depth
The quick-armed 24-year-old Dominican righthander emerged in 2019 by excelling at Double-A with a four-pitch mix.
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Meteoric Rise Carries Cristian Javier To Triple-A
The 22-year-old Dominican righthander is positioned as one of the Astros' best internal rotation depth options for 2020.
