That Houston has not reassigned Justin Dirden to minor league camp is proof of how...
Houston Astros outfielder Justin Dirden during spring training workouts at the Astros spring training complex at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 in West Palm Beach .WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After participating in a roster construction meeting prior to Friday’s workout, manager Dusty Baker intimated the Astros’ final few position battles may not be resolved before the team leaves Florida on Sunday.
Houston has two Grapefruit League games remaining: Saturday against the Nationals and Sunday against the Marlins. The team will play two exhibitions against Class AAA Sugar Land next week, too, a scenario that should allow the Astros to take a longer look at their opening day roster candidates. Twenty-three of the team’s 26 roster spots are all but secured, leaving competition still ongoing for two bench spots and the backup to starting catcher Martín Maldonado.
Baker emphasized that Grapefruit League stats “don’t make up our minds one way or the other,” but discounting them completely is crazy. For one candidate, it’s all the Astros may have.
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