As the 2017 calendar year comes to close in nine days, Astros fans can’t help to be excited for the 2018 season to start. After winning the 2017 World Series, Astros fans are hoping for a repeat in 2018. The players and coaches are still celebrating the title, but soon the focus will switch to Spring battles. With a roster pretty much already set, will there be much drama this season?
The answer is yes! When the pitchers and catchers report, they will do so with new relievers Joe Smith and Hector Rondon. This will also the first spring training where Justin Verlander will not be wearing a Tigers uniform.