Fansided · Jul 6, 2017
Astros: Should Carlos Beltran play less in second half?
Should the Astros consider playing Carlos Beltran-less in the second half of the season?
When the Astros signed Carlos Beltran to a one-year, $16 million deal in the offseason, it was largely well-received. Not only was Beltran still a productive hitter, but his clubhouse presence would be invaluable.
As we close in on the All-Star break, things look slightly different. Beltran has struggled at the plate to the tune of a .232/.286/.408 slash line through Tuesday. This is well below the .295/.337/.471 mark he posted in 2016. He’s now 40 years old, so there’s little room for growth.