The Houston Astros season definitely did not end the way the fans and front office had hoped. After leading the AL West throughout most of the 2025 season, Houston fell apart down the stretch, missed the postseason for the first time in eight years, and has a multitude of questions to answer this winter.
One of the first items on GM Dana Brown's list this offseason will be compiling a list of players who'll be non-tendered before next month's deadline. Unlike in years past, Brown could have a lengthy list as he and the Astros front office look to jettison a number of under-performers while also looking to cut payroll heading into next season.