So, the other day, it was reported by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi that the Astros have been shopping Jake Meyers to interested clubs this offseason. That revelation by itself isn’t surprising, as Houston has an outfield surplus, and Meyers had fallen out of favor during the season’s second half. Add the fact that Mauricio Dubón had usurped Meyers as the fourth outfielder in 2023 — “designated” center fielder for certain starting pitchers — and it all felt like only a matter of time before the latter was deemed expendable.
Again, that news by itself wasn’t unexpected.