Locked On Astros

Houston Astros secure key infielder Isak Paredes, sidestepping arbitration with a strategic one-year, $9.35 million deal—and a club option that could become mutual if Paredes cracks the top 10 in MVP voting. With roster clarity taking shape ahead of spring training, questions swirl: how will the Astros juggle infield playing time between Paredes, Christian Walker, and others? Is Jose Altuve set for a position shift, and what does this mean for Yordan Alvarez and the DH slot?Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey dig into Houston’s offseason priorities, including their aggressive pursuit of a left-handed bat to balance the right-heavy lineup, possible trade targets like Brendan Donovan, and the clubhouse reaction to the new “Chase the Fight” slogan. The hosts debate the future of Lance McCullers Jr., outfield roles for Cam Smith, and whether GM Dana Brown’s bold strategies are enough for the Astros to reclaim AL West dominance.