MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 30: Jason Castro #15 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Houston Astros on April 30, 2019 at the Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Astros defeated the Twins 11-0. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
Here are five free agent catchers who the Houston Astros could sign to be their backup.
Of all the Houston Astros needs this offseason, the outfield and the bullpen are rightfully commanding most of the attention. But not to be forgotten is the backup catcher spot, which at this point remains open. Martin Maldonado figures to be the starter again in 2021, but Dustin Garneau is no longer with the team.