The Houston Astros entered their weekend series at 68-53. Joe Espada 's team has lived near the top of the American League West all season. For the last few months, the Astros have led the division. However, Josh Hader's injury has revealed Houston's need for depth at certain positions. Luckily for the team, players like Brice Matthews, Miguel Ullola, and Alimber Santa are waiting.
The Astros have done a great job with their farm system since their dynasty began in 2017. Pitchers like Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown are its biggest success stories. However, Jeremy Peña might be the one that leads the next era of baseball in Houston. Major League Baseball's roster expansion gives Espada a chance to see if there are any other gems in the prospect pool.
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