As we hit the midpoint of Spring Training, here are some new developments and comments from Joe Espada on the current state of the Astros:
SS Jeremy Pena is fielding grounders, but not throwing yet:
RHP Jason Alexander has been optioned to minor league camp.
CL Josh Hader will throw a bullpen soon.
2B Brice Matthews starting in CF today, will move to 2B later in the game.
RHP Sam Carlson and RHP Alimber Santa have been reassigned to minor league camp.
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UT Cavan Biggio will get live BP tomorrow
RHP Enyel De Los Santos will have on more bullpen session prior to a BP session Friday.
Rotation next 3 days: Javier, McCullers Jr., Imai.
Each of the last two seasons, a non-roster pitcher has won a spot on the Astros Opening Day roster in the bullpen and spent the year with the team. Tayler Scott in 2024, Steven Okert in 2025.
Could Peter Lambert be this year’s version?
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