Diaz, Caratini, Walker, Paredes, Pena, Dubon, Alvarez, Altuve, Meyers, and Chas basically have roster spots sewn up. That leaves a starting 2b and hitting vs RHP/OF and 3 spots. 40 man options Dezenzo 37PAs = 1.005 OPS Singleton 35PAs = .361 OPS Whitcomb 27PAs = .605 OPS Gamel 23PAs = 514 OPS Hummel 32PAs = .777 OPS Leon - injured Trammell -injured NRI options Guillorme 26PAs = .664 OPS Rodgers 29PAs = .739 OPS Short 28PAs = .511 OPS Smith 31PAs = 1.362 OPS At this point I think Whitcomb, Leon, Trammell, and Short have been eliminated. 7 players for 3 spots. I think one of Rodgers or Guillorme is guaranteed a spot. They both COULD make it but unlikely. They are neck and neck for the 2b spot. Luis' lefty bat and versatility makes up for slightly lesser hitting results so far. I think Gamel came into ST with a spot unless he fell on his face, or someone took it from him. He hasn't had a great spring, but not bad enough to lose the spot himself. But Dezenzo and Smith have both done enough to put his spot in doubt. Dezenzo and Smith are very very similar players, but Zach has more experience. The Astros would love to have a legitimate reason to keep Smith in the minors to start the season. Dezenzo's good spring has given them that reason. If they want to use it then Zach makes this team. Hummel is the very definition of a AAAA player. The players he is competing with needed to fall flat for him to make it and that didn't happen. He will be waived and declare FA, leaving for an organization that has less OF depth and a better opportunity for MLB roster time. Singleton is in a bad spot. There are lots of players who can replace him in the field and he has not had a good spring. Gamel makes him expendable. However, last year and his cheap salary gives him value. I could see him traded for a PTBNL or a lottery ticket. My prediction: Gamel and Dezenzo with either Rodgers or Guillorme make the team.
And zero upside. If Rogers starts to put it together he is the only one of the three (including Dubon) who has all-Star potential.
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Your statement lacks context. 1) The best version of the Astros has Dubon free to play all over the diamond. 2) Dubon has a career 89 wRC+ vs RHP. Guillorme has an 98 3) The Astros have stated they're looking for options to add LH bats to the roster.
Not quite 0-33 but Bregman started 0-16 before his first MLB hit, then only 2-38. After that he got red hot and never looked back, ended up finishing the season hitting .264 with a 2.1 WAR playing only 49 games. If they have the tools get them on the active roster and get the growing pains out of the way. I think Dezenzo will take a step up this season after his growing pains last season. I say let Cam start and let the kid figure it out.
Just checking to see if McCullers made it to the Astros facility this morning with no slips, trips, or falls. No hurting his arm opening his locker. No water in his eye from the fountain. No thumb Cartlidge damage from overexposure from his X box. All kidding aside let's hope this goes well and he is back healthy for the duration of the year.
Rodgers' All-Star potential ship has sailed. Guillorme has hit RHPs better than Rodgers, when comparing their career averages. Not saying Guillorme is anymore than average versus RHPs. Just that Guillorme is better than Rodgers. For 2/3 of the pitchers the starting 2B will see, Guillorme is the better choice. For LHPs, the Astros can start Dubon at 2B. IF the Astros think that they can fix Rodgers and turn him into a league average or better hitter, let them roll the dice. The odds are against them. But, hey, that is why the Nerd Cave gets paid the Big Bucks.
Nope - he is back to the disabled list. His arm fell off when he put on his glove to take the field. Whitley said he would drive Lance to the ER, but he stubbed his toe getting in the car and is back on the 90 day IL. Thoughts and prayers...
Last year Roger’s OPS was .686 vs RHP. Guillorme was .624 and has fallen dramatically each of the last three years, which makes career average irrelevant. And Guillorme is unplayable against LHP. Rogers had 4.4 WAR two years ago and is just turning 28, which is the historic peak year. It is very unlikely he will be an All-Star, but to say the ship has sailed is silly. There is zero chance Guillorme will have a .750 OPS, but some chance Rogers will. And if he does, as a 2B, he is all-star caliber.
Cam lives to see another day of spring training. How many more need to be optioned before we get to the magic roster number?
