From an Astros’ perspective, there wasn’t much to like about the Wild Card series loss to the Tigers. For one, it was an unceremonious sweep for a club that had advanced to at least the ALCS for seven consecutive seasons before 2024. The expectation entering the season was to advance to an eighth in a row. Considering how the season started and finished, it certainly felt like the Astros were indeed inevitable. There was also the fact that the roster stands to look different in 2025, especially with Alex Bregman’s free agency on the horizon. While multiple familiar faces will return next year, Bregman is one of the faces of the franchise.
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