Ever since George Springer departed for Toronto following the 2020 season, the Astros have had a rotating ensemble cast in center field. The results, much like certain television series when the main lead also leaves, have been varying between Myles Straw, Jose Siri, Chas McCormick, Jake Meyers, and Mauricio Dubón. This development isn’t necessarily a surprise as Springer has compiled the second-highest WAR (33.0 fWAR) for a center fielder since his debut in 2014, trailing only Mike Trout by 29(!) wins. Unless the club acquired another bonafide star center fielder, there was always going to be an immediate drop-off.
Center Field Belongs To Chas McCormick Until Further Notice
