The Houston Astros have a deep pool of talent in their minor league system. The AAA affiliate Round Rock Express is a great example of that depth. Yordan Alvarez, Forrest Whitley, and Kyle Tucker are just a few of the familiar names with the Express, but there are also some not-so-familiar players on the team that have started off with a bang. Let’s take a look at some of the players that have shined in the first week of play.
Yordan Alvarez OF:
The 21-year-old Cuban native started the 2018 season in AAA, but after not performing at his usual level of play went back down to AA halfway through the season.