After missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, the Houston Astros began the offseason with a lot of questions to answer. The aging and expensive roster had several holes that needed to be filled if they were to return to contention in 2026, and the upside-down nature of many of their veteran contracts made it impossible to change course and begin a rebuild. Throw in some self-imposed payroll restrictions, and the Astros had a tough needle to thread this winter.
Now with spring training upon us and the major moves already in the books, the question is, did the Astros do enough to truly contend?