Unlike the previous offseason, the Astros are facing numerous questions about their roster. Up to three-fifths of the Opening Day rotation from last season, for example, will likely not pitch for Houston in 2019. The catcher position remains a bit of an unknown, although Robinson Chirinos is an intriguing addition. There isn’t a clear favorite for the DH job, yet.
It is fair to speculate how Houston should proceed in 2019. Another starting pitcher and catcher would go a long way towards the club’s title hopes. Contract extensions are another topic of interest. Does trading Forrest Whitley and Kyle Tucker maximize the Astros’ championship odds in 2019, or would it shorten the contention window of the next decade?