While the only real position battle is the one for first base, players are looking to be the next man up. How they perform this spring could lead to callup this season when needed by the Astros. With that being said, four players were sent to MiLB camp.
One of the big battles this spring has been players battling Tony Sipp for the left-handed reliever spot. While Sipp was the incumbent and highest paid option, the Astros brought in other options. They brought in Cionel Perez, Buddy Boshers, and Reymin Guduan to add competition to Sipp.