Very little got done for the Houston Astros during the Winter Meetings, and that was to be expected. Houston didn't have the money to be a serious bidder for Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber, and Edwin Diaz, and on the trade front, they may only have the prospect capital to look for a cost-controlled pitcher in need of a change of scenery.
As the dust settles from the week in Orlando, The Athletic's (subscription required) Chandler Rome offered some lessons learned from the Astros' Winter Meetings. Among them, the Astros may have a new backup catcher in 2026.