The disappointing end to the Houston Astros' 2025 season had many wondering what could have been had they stayed healthy. That gnawing question led to Carlos Correa expressing that exact sentiment while pleading for the club to run it back in 2026.
Houston's injury mismanagement was indeed a huge problem, though hopefully the club's offseason shuffle, which included dismissing head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall, will put those issues to bed. The Astros will get a chance to see if the training staff's new leadership yields brighter results in 2026, as a slew of positive injury updates means the club will have its brightest stars ready for spring training, with one key exception.