HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 12: Houston Astros first round draft pick Korey Lee talks with Robinson Chirinos #28 during batting practice at Minute Maid Park on June 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Some of the Houston Astros top prospects will be adversely affected by the minor league season being canceled.
Though we’ve long suspected this would be the case, it was still tough news when Minor League Baseball formally announced there will be no 2020 season. Major League Baseball is not providing its affiliated teams with players, so the teams have no choice.