Astros, Cam Smith and Opening Day

Houston Astros 'close' to decision on playing Jose Altuve in the outfield. Cam Smith to get another chance
Jose Altuve has played seven of his eight games in the outfield this spring as Houston decides if the All-Star second baseman will change positions.
Astros showing just how desperate they are to fit Cam Smith on the Opening Day roster
Though Isaac Paredes is the top option at Smith's familiar position, third base, Houston is executing an interesting move in an attempt to get the budding star on the Opening Day roster. Per The Athletic's Chandler Rome, it was announced early Tuesday morning that the Astros are set to experiment with Smith as the right fielder "very soon."
Cam Smith’s audition for the Astros’ Opening Day roster moves to right field
Asking Smith to learn a new position while adjusting to life in the majors might be ludicrous, but he has forced the Astros to consider it.
Houston Astros prospect Cam Smith will play right field in bid for roster spot
Houston Astros top prospect Cam Smith will play right field in a Grapefruit League game soon, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday, an indication the club could seriously consider carrying the 22-year-old on its major-league roster.
Astros' Cam Smith: Playing right field on back fields
Smith will play five innings in right field in a game on the back fields Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Astros manager Joe Espada said earlier Tuesday that Smith would play right field in a Grapefruit League game soon,
Houston Astros Top Prospect Cam Smith Set to Play Right Field in Spring Training
Third baseman Cam Smith, who was one of the key pieces the Houston Astros got back from the Chicago Cubs in the Kyle Tucker trade, is suddenly seeing time in right field.
Veteran Houston Astros RHP Working To Return From Oblique Injury in the Near Future
The Houston Astros have quite a few players working back from injuries in recent days, one of whom is a veteran reliever ...
For some Astros players, their off field contributions could be just as valuable
Colton Gordon and Jon Singleton foster a fun clubhouse culture, but can it make a difference in the win column?
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Wagner honored by Astros for HOF, then watches son from stands
The Astros gathered in the clubhouse to honor Hall of Fame closer Billy Wagner and presented him with a pair of boots, a ...
Astros' Yainer Diaz: Recovering from illness
Diaz (illness) is out of the Astros ' lineup for a second straight day Thursday but will go through a full workout, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. It sounds like Diaz should be ready ...
Astros' Jose Altuve position change gets evasive response from GM Dana Brown
Astros general manager Dana Brown gives his thoughts on Jose Altuve making an impact as he's been playing in the outfield.
Houston Astros Outfield Remains the Team’s Biggest Storyline To Keep Eyes On
The Houston Astros are going to look a lot different during the 2025 season on the field than they did in 2024. Several key contributors from last year’s team a ...
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Astros’ Jose Altuve to play ‘majority’ of games in LF
After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the ... we all feel comfortable about, we'll go that route," Espada said.
As he dreams of big-league debut, Astros’ reliever carries link to Columbine
Weiman and many others will always be affected by the tragic school shooting in 1999: "You'll always be connected to ...