Chandler Rome

The 2019 first-rounder has made adjustments on both sides of the ball, and they’ve paid off.

The 23-year-old outfielder worked with Rapsodo and a pitching machine at his home in 2020. It had led to a torrid start this season.

The 2019 10th-rounder will start the season at Double-A after an encouraging spring.

The top international target is a fast riser as a center fielder, but the Astros want to see if he can handle another up-the-middle position.

The 21-year-old shortstop has improved his body and his intent to the point where he reminds one Astros coach of an all-star he once coached.

The 11th-rounder could soon find himself in Houston after boosting his velocity at the alternate site.

The gifted defensive shortstop claimed rookie of the year honors in the Dominican League while showing offensive growth.

The Astros added Solomon to the 40-man roster and believe he can start long term.

The 2019 fourth-rounder was making progress with his swing at instructional league and could be key to the Astros’ long-term outfield picture.

The unflappable Cristian Javier befuddled opponents with a disappearing fastball and improving slider, lending hope for the future.

The 23-year-old righthander has gotten valuable experience pitching against advanced hitters at the alternate site while he awaits a possible big league call.

The veteran lefthander changed his approach to become a valuable weapon out of the bullpen.

The 6-foot-7 first baseman added versatility at Triple-A last season, but there could soon be opportunity at his natural position in Houston.

After two lost seasons, the highly talented Whitley has a chance to emerge for an organization that desperately needs him to.

The catcher will spend spring training playing multiple positions to boost his value at the big league level in 2020.

The Astros didn’t want to risk losing the 22-year-old in the Rule 5 draft because of his improving stuff and strike-throwing ability.

The quick-armed 24-year-old Dominican righthander emerged in 2019 by excelling at Double-A with a four-pitch mix.

The 22-year-old Dominican righthander is positioned as one of the Astros’ best internal rotation depth options for 2020.

An Astros system thinned by graduations and trades has Tucker poised to make an impact as soon as September.

The Astros traded two pitching prospects to acquire Zack Greinke, thus magnifying the role that Abreu plays in the club’s future.