Chandler Rome

The son of an Astros great exceeded expectations in his full-season debut and was Houston’s only 2021 draft pick in big league camp.

After hitting a wall late in 2022, Dirden spent three weeks in the offseason building strength and stamina that could push him to an MLB role this season.

The righthander worked this offseason to improve his curveball and changeup in an effort to remain a starter.

The 29-year-old reliever has not allowed an earned run in consecutive Dominican League seasons. Now he needs to earn another look in Houston.

A lower leg kick was among the changes that allowed the 27-year-old righthander to bloom.

David Hensley fine-tuned his batting eye at Triple-A with an assist from an unlikely source. His improvements paid off in a September callup and two World Series starts.

Yainer Diaz combines strong bat-to-ball skills and impressive power from the catcher position, and the Astros count themselves as lucky to have him.

Perhaps no Triple-A pitcher had better stuff than Hunter Brown this season, but it was his improvement to command markers that truly set him apart this season and earned him a belated September callup.

With the Rule 5 draft scrapped, the Astros breathe a sigh of relief because they get to keep Blanco.

Outfielder Zach Daniels has unmistakable athleticism and his raw upside is among the highest of any outfielder in the organization.

Small changes to his defense and offense have helped Houston’s Korey Lee raise his profile dramatically.

Following today’s updated Astros ranking, Chandler Rome will answer your questions at 3 pm ET.

Ranking the best prospects in the Houston Astros farm system, projecting their 2025 lineup, rotation and more.

The 26-year-old righthander’s unique journey has culminated in a spot on the 40-man roster.

The 22-year-old third baseman proved his bat was real in 2021. Now he needs to find a defensive home, which may come into sharper focus in 2022.

The ultimate player’s manager, Dusty Baker helped make baseball’s most loathed team relatable.

The organization’s potential shortstop of the future traveled with the big league club in October and learned from one of the best as he eyes a 2022 role.

The 25-year-old outfielder solidified himself as a big leaguer with a resurgent 2021 season.

The 23-year-old shortstop returned from wrist surgery to see September time with Triple-A Sugar Land as he auditions for 2022.

The Astros added Low-A catcher Yainer Diaz based on how much they like his hitting ability and receiving chops.