Keep an eye on the Astros' defensive alignments this season, as a four-man outfield could soon make another appearance in a regular-season game.
Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reported Tuesday that Astros manager AJ Hinch is prepared to field a four-man outfield against pull-happy left-handed hitters at certain points this season -- most likely on the road, as Minute Maid Park's tight dimensions wouldn't be as suitable for the strategy. Kaplan added that the Astros have experimented with a four-man outfield during Spring Training against lefty sluggers like Jay Bruce and Logan Morrison, who are known for pulling the ball.