Astros manager A.J. Hinch clarifies plan for left field in 2017

There have been many upgrades made to the Houston Astros roster this offseason, but one position is unclear.

Last night, A.J. Hinch held the Houston Astros annual season ticket holder manager town hall meeting at Minute Maid Park. He brought up many different position battles, but only 1-3 spots are up for grabs. It’s going to be hard for Preston Tucker, Tyler White, Tony Kemp, and A.J. Reed to fight their way on this roster.

Most of the positional players are set. Brian McCann and Evan Gattis will split catching duties this year. While Yulieski Gurriel can play third base, he will play first with Alex Bregman manning the hot corner. Jose Altuve equals second base. Despite what George…