When you evaluate the Astros’ options to succeed in the 2022 season, they have more than one way to do it. They’re still a playoff team that could win their division based on all their talent. Even without Carlos Correa, the Astros still have a pretty good, productive lineup, solid pitching, and a manager that knows how to handle the team. They’re balanced enough to win.
But when the new campaign is about to start, what could be the X factor for them in 2022? What part will be the key to keep dominating in the American League the way they’ve been doing it for a bunch of seasons now?