The Houston Astros are in a curious spot ahead of Opening Day. They have enough respected veterans on their roster to have a relatively high floor, but that's part of the problem. This is a group that struggled to stay healthy throughout 2025, and ran out of gas during the final month of the regular season. The Astros certainly aren't the favorites to win the American League West as the start of the season approaches, but it may not be impossible.
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart is wrapping up his spring training coverage with some observations from camp, and his bold prediction for the season is that the Astros will win the division.