Certainly the most closely followed offseason storyline in Houston will be the free agency of Astros outfielder George Springer. The 31-year-old is a three-time All Star, a solid defender and a proven champion, with a World Series MVP trophy to his name. Teams in need of a big outfield bat would surely have some level of interest.
What will really complicate matters, though, will be what effect the COVID-19 pandemic has on teams’ finances. It’s no secret that teams will have lost money in 2020 due to playing a 60-game season with no fans, so it stands to reason that some potential suitors could hold off on any big free agent signings out of fear that it will take some time to recover financially.