The Astros were limited in this year’s draft, saddled with the league’s smallest bonus pool due to their cheating-related pick forfeitures, but nonetheless received good reviews from onlookers for what they were able to do with their limited resources. Evaluators praised their selection of promising prep arm Alex Santos II with their first selection, and their fifth-round pick, Shay Whitcomb, was seen as an excellent value on day three. To supplement their small number of picks, James Click and company were active in the UDFA market, signing six college players within a week of draft day. Among that group were a few intriguing names- for one, the team brought in Carlos Correa’s little brother, J.
RP Zack Matthews Could be Stellar UDFA Find
