The Houston Astros continued their streak of postseason appearances in 2024 to eight straight seasons, finishing with an 88-73 record and winning the American League West.
Although the Astros made the postseason, they had a quick exit after being swept by the Detroit Tigers.
Last season was questionable by most people’s standards for the Astros, as they traded their star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs and did not sign third baseman Alex Bregman, at least not yet.
MLB analyst Chandler Rohm revealed his thoughts on how the Astros will look next season.
“I don’t expect any bigger-dollar additions to this team,” Rome said via Foul Territory at X .
“I don’t expect any more significant big-dollar additions to this team.”@Chandler_Rome: says the Astros probably realize where they stand on the luxury tax. pic.twitter.com/p36nweMgcD
— FoulTerritory (@FoulTerritoryTV) December 23, 2024
The Astros signed first baseman Christian Walker to a three-year contract from the Arizona Diamondbacks, but Rome doesn’t believe the team will make any more significant signings.
Rome cites the luxury tax as the main reason the Astros are avoiding spending more money, so Bregman’s return looks increasingly unlikely.
If Bregman doesn’t return, third baseman Isaac Paredes, newly acquired from the Cubs, will likely patrol the position in 2025.
The Astros have been one of the best teams in recent MLB history as they won seven straight National League Championship Series games before losing in the 2024 wild-card round.
Some fans think the Astros’ years of dominance may be over, but two World Series titles in eight years isn’t too bad if their run is indeed over.
