The Astros are navigating a challenging offseason after losing a star player in free agency and trading another away, all while shifting their longtime second baseman to left field. Despite a tumultuous start to the 2024 season, the team secured the AL West title and aims for a ninth consecutive playoff berth. The front office is focused on balancing short-term competitiveness against long-term planning, with Alex Bregman’s free agency posing significant challenges, as the team is hesitant to commit to long-term contracts while willing to spend.
The Astros are seeking their ninth consecutive playoff berth. Houston's incredible run of seven straight trips to the ALCS came to an end, but they still cruised to an AL West title after a ghastly start to the '24 campaign.
Houston has spent up to and occasionally beyond the luxury tax line under owner Jim Crane. They're willing to spend, but that has come with the general caveat that they're not keen on offering long-term contracts.
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