Francis Martes and Ramon Laureano have promising futures in baseball. Both are considered key to the Astros future plans on the pitching mound and the outfield.
However, it is not uncommon for top prospects to not crack a loaded 25-man roster for Opeming Day. The primary reason they were in major league camp in the first place was to gain experience and learn from the veteran players. Basically a crash course in being a pro baseball player.
Hopefully it is a mission accomplished for Martes and Laureano, and they both have strong seasons in the minors.
The Astros have reassigned OF Ramon Laureano and RHP Francis Martes to minor league camp.