It appears that the investigation into the Houston Astros 2017 sign-stealing controversy is drawing to a close. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, commissioner Rob Manfred is expected to decide on the Astros’ punishment sometime in the next several weeks.
MLB began its investigation into the Astros in November, shortly after former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers revealed to the Athletic that the team had enacted a sign-stealing scheme during the 2017 season. It was allegedly set up by two players and involved a center field camera at Minute Maid Park and a system of trash can lid bangs to alert the batter as to what pitch was coming.