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Astros’ current infield mess is a rare case of having too much depth

As it turns out, a copious amount of a good thing ends up being a bad thing.

Aug 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Astros first base Christian Walker (8) makes a catch in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Even as the Houston Astros gradually kick off spring training in Florida, there are still plenty of unanswered questions from the offseason. Although they managed to sign Tatsuya Imai, bearish projections are already signaling that their passivity will come at a cost.