Jeff Luhnow struck early and added veterans Nori Aoki, Carlos Beltran, Josh Reddick, Charlie Morton, and Brian McCann. Last season, the young Houston Astros team struggled to start the season and versus the Rangers. By adding this influx of experience to the team, they hope to avoid prolonged slumps. However, these players could be blocking the development of Astros prospects.
With McCann and Evan Gattis, Max Stassi has little chance to make the team barring an injury.