Cam Smith is one of the most interesting stories for the 2025 Astros. As you probably know, Smith was the Cubs prospect sent to the Astros in the Kyle Tucker trade. The surprise is that Smith has turned out to be the primary replacement for Tucker’s old spot in right field.
I don’t think the Astros expected Smith to be in the 2025 opening day lineup when they made the trade. But his spring training performance was so eye opening that the Astros couldn’t resist putting him on the ML roster.
The decision by GM Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada was unusual.