With the Catcher position still being one of the highest priorities for the Astros with the departure of Brian McCann and Martin Maldonado, we will explore the top Free Agent catcher on the market - Yasmani Grandal.
If you haven’t read them, we previously explored both Realmuto and Ramos as potential fits for the Astros.
So who is Yasmani Grandal?
The 30 year old catcher was a top draft pick back in 2010, being the 12th overall pick by the Cincinnati Reds. The 6’1, 235 lb catcher is a switch hitter, known for a both a solid offensive profile and excellent defensive ratings.