The Houston Astros acquired Brian McCann in November, and Evan Gattis is already expected to back him up. Both will share some DH time with Carlos Beltran. With this formula, offensive production is what the spacemen are about to get a lot of from this catching duo.
And this was something desperately needed for a competing team.
This move sent a clear signal that the organization wanted more from the bats of their backstops. Otherwise, former Astro turned Twin, Jason Castro, would have been signed as a free agent.