HOUSTON -- This will be an important spring for Astros infielder Tyler White, who made impressive strides last year and has shown flashes of being a viable big league hitter. Finding a spot on the 25-man roster will be the biggest challenge for the 27-year-old.
White spent most of last season at Triple-A Fresno, but he had a good showing at the plate in 22 games with the World Series champion Astros in 2017. He hit .279 with nine extra-base hits, including three homers, for an .853 OPS. He appeared in 19 games at first base, four at second base, two in left field and, yes, even pitched an inning.