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Astros GM sparks growing questions about Cam Smith’s role in 2026

What will happen to the promising youngster after a challenging rookie campaign?

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Last spring, Cam Smith forced the Houston Astros' hand. The jewel of the Kyle Tucker trade, Smith's torrid spring training saw him post a 1.129 OPS and force his way onto the Astros' opening-day roster, becoming the third-fastest player in MLB history to go from drafted to the bigs, playing just 32 minor league games before making the leap.

For Dana Brown, it probably seemed like vindication.