https://astrosfuture.com/2026/03/mlb-pipeline-makes-bold-prediction-about-astros-system/

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MLB Pipeline recently released a set of predictions for every farm system heading into the 2026 season, and their outlook on the Houston Astros organization was notably optimistic.

While the Astros begin the year without a Top 100 prospect on Pipeline's rankings, something that has now happened three times in the last five seasons, the system still features plenty of intriguing talent.

Pipeline's bold prediction is that three Astros prospects will work their way onto the Top 100 list by the end of the 2026 season. The players they highlighted are:

• Kevin Alvarez
• Ethan Frey
• Xavier Neyens

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Going from 0 to 3 with more early draft picks in a very long time = Astros next gen coming in ~2030? Hopefully, Daddy Crane can just spend his way into keeping the team in the postseason '26-'29 before the kids are old enough to carry.

Someone tell Delarosa if they lose the next game, they don't win the tournament.

Tuve spotted behind home plate

EastCoastAgNc said:

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Update: Word now is David Bednar is likely out due to pitch count for Tuesday’s final but Miller may still be available https://t.co/uPyYfbt4PF

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 16, 2026

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Guess we just have to go into the 9th with a 10 run lead.

Anyone get a picture/gif of Altuve just now? Would be a great reaction piece to have for stuff here

Wabs said:

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Venezuela definitely has the pitching advantage tomorrow.

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Shame Skubal is a little b*tch. Shouldn't have given him a roster spot if he's only willing to pitch once. Let someone who wants to compete for their country on the team.

And whys he in the dugout at all? Just to remind his teammates he quit?

Latin players are honored to play for their countries. Some USA players are but doesn't seem like all are.

/rant

Farmer1906 said:

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https://astrosfuture.com/2026/03/mlb-pipeline-makes-bold-prediction-about-astros-system/

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MLB Pipeline recently released a set of predictions for every farm system heading into the 2026 season, and their outlook on the Houston Astros organization was notably optimistic.

While the Astros begin the year without a Top 100 prospect on Pipeline's rankings, something that has now happened three times in the last five seasons, the system still features plenty of intriguing talent.

Pipeline's bold prediction is that three Astros prospects will work their way onto the Top 100 list by the end of the 2026 season. The players they highlighted are:

• Kevin Alvarez
• Ethan Frey
• Xavier Neyens

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Going from 0 to 3 with more early draft picks in a very long time = Astros next gen coming in ~2030? Hopefully, Daddy Crane can just spend his way into keeping the team in the postseason '26-'29 before the kids are old enough to carry.

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MLB isn't the same with that team in LA buying titles. It needs its biggest "villain" to return and make some postseason noise again. Houston needs it, MLB fans need it, and most importantly

Loperfido with a walk, hit and two runs scored batting leadoff against Mitch Keller (MLB starter). Brice Matthews with a 2 run homer and Shay Whitcomb with an RBI single.

LMJ 2 scoreless innings on 28 pitches.

Just now, Zach Cole with a solo shot.

A few things pointed in the right direction today!

Former Astros 2B Kaz Matsui in camp today and spoke with Tatsuya Imai, who was managed by Matsui with the Seibu Lions. pic.twitter.com/LEjiAo2FAa

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 17, 2026

"Ok kid, this is how you avoid anal fissures"

I was looking at the payroll for the next 2 seasons. We have a fair amount of money coming off, and a good portion of it is from bad contracts.

2027 FA

• Imai - 18 M (assuming he opts out)
• McCullers - 17.7 M
• Abreu - 5.85 M
• Okert - 2.35 M
• De Los Santos - 1.6 M
• TOTAL: 45 M - call it 30 M when you factor in raises for guys moving thru arb.

2028 FA

• Javier - 21.4 M
• Walker - 20 M
• Paredes - 13.35 M
• Weiss - 5 M
• Pena - *13 M
• Meyers - *5 M
• Pearson - 3 M
• TOTAL: 81 M - call is 65 M when you factor in raises for guys moving through arb.

*Arb estimates

What this tells me is that we're going to have some serious money to play with for the first time in a long time. We should absolutely be in play when Imai, Paredes, and Pena hit free agency. We should have plenty of funds available if we want to look into extending Smith, Burrows, Arrighetti, Cole, Loperfido, etc. Maybe we don't keep our guys, but we should be able to be competitive with free agents like Kwan, Nootbar, Ryan, Kim. Names, but not mega contract types.