The Astros used four catchers last season en route to a 103-win season: Max Stassi, Brian McCann, Martin Maldonado, and Tim Federowicz. Of those four, only Stassi remains on the Astros’ active roster today. To say that Houston had a need at catcher was somewhat of an understatement. This offseason, by coincidence, has an abundance of catchers available, led by the Marlins looking to trade All-Star J.T. Realmuto. Alternative options in free agency included established veterans, such as Yasmani Grandal and Wilson Ramos.
Astros: Breaking down the signing of Robinson Chirinos
