The corner infielder hit .389 in 36 at-bats this spring for the Astros. While main infielders Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, and Jose Altuve were busy at the World Baseball Classic. He finally showed some of the potential that got him traded to the Astros in 2014. The depth in the infield is not something that the Astros lack.
Therefore, he was sent to minor league camp on March 21. In my mind, there are three options left for Moran. Trade him, continue to use him as depth, or develop him at a different position.