Astros, Cam Smith and Opening Day

Houston Astros 'close' to decision on playing Jose Altuve in the outfield. Cam Smith to get another chance
Two weeks remain until opening day for the Houston Astros to define their outfield. Evaluation there continues for the face of their franchise, to an extent in Grapefruit League games that illustrates the weight of one impending decision.
With Christian Walker’s status uncertain, could Cam Smith crack Astros’ Opening Day roster?
Owner Jim Crane commented that Smith “could make the ballclub this year at some point." That point could come sooner than expected.
Astros showing just how desperate they are to fit Cam Smith on the Opening Day roster
Though Isaac Paredes is the top option at Cam 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.
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.
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.
Astros' Cam Smith: Starting in right field Thursday
Smith will start in right field and bat cleanup in Thursday's split-squad game against the Cardinals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. After acclimating himself to the position on the back fields,
Who is Astros prospect Cam Smith and where does he think he’ll be playing in 2025?
Traded from the Chicago Cubs in the deal for outfielder Kyle Tucker, Smith recently described his initial reaction to KHOU 11’s Jason Bristol.
How to watch Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals spring training game
Top prospect Cam Smith sees his first game action in right field in his bid to make the opening day roster. Jake Meyers (7-for-22, .318) and Jeremy Peña (9-for-18, .500) have good numbers in Grapefruit League play. Spencer Arrighetti is working to add a sinker to his pitch repertoire.
Spring Training at the half: Three bold predictions for the Houston Astros
Lance McCullers threw a ball from a slanted board at the net of one of the batting cages. It's been nearly three years since he last threw a pitch in a game, and even then, he wasn't fully healthy. At this point,
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 ...
Houston Astros Executive Reveals What Makes Superstar Prospect Special
The Houston Astros have a new prospect that appears to have everything they want in a young, potential superstar.
Cam Smith and four other Astros who have looked the best in spring training so far
Cam Smith, Jeremy Peña and Jake Meyers are among the Astros who have looked good in spring training with two weeks to go ...
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Jose Altuve's left field transition for Astros has tough moment in Spring Training game
Jose Altuve is learning on the fly in left field. And sometimes, that means the former Houston Astros second baseman can ...
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 ...
Mets' Mark Vientos jokes with Astros' red-hot prospect Cam Smith to take it 'easy'
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos had a message for Cam Smith after the ball the Houston Astros ...