The final prognosis is one that various wildly upon your assessment of the new pieces of the Houston Astros puzzle. With the departures of Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Justin Verlander (again), and Ryan Pressley, an increasingly unfamiliar collection of Astros defends their dynasty alongside now-left fielder Jose Altuve, DH Yordan Alvarez, and a pitching staff that still resembles its recent years.
2025 FanGraphs Depth Charts projections: 84.1-77.9, 2nd in AL West, 53.7% playoff odds
2025 PECOTA projections: 88.2-73.8, 2nd in AL West, 71.7% playoff odds
Astros-Mariners Positional Comparison
| Position | Astros Projected WAR | Mariners Projected WAR | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catcher | 3. |