Astros, Cam Smith

Houston Astros 'close' to decision on playing Jose Altuve in the outfield. Cam Smith to get another chance
Two weeks remain until opening day for the Houston Astros to define their outfield. Evaluation there continues for the face of their franchise, to an extent in Grapefruit League games that illustrates the weight of one impending decision.
With Christian Walker’s status uncertain, could Cam Smith crack Astros’ Opening Day roster?
Owner Jim Crane commented that Smith “could make the ballclub this year at some point." That point could come sooner than expected.
Astros' Cam Smith: Will play right field in games soon
Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Smith will play right field in a Grapefruit League game soon, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Houston Astros prospect Cam Smith will play right field in bid for roster spot
Houston Astros top prospect Cam Smith will play right field in a Grapefruit League game soon, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday, an indication the club could seriously consider carrying the 22-year-old on its major-league roster.
Astros showing just how desperate they are to fit Cam Smith on the Opening Day roster
Though Isaac Paredes is the top option at Cam Smith's familiar position, third base, Houston is executing an interesting move in an attempt to get the budding star on the Opening Day roster.
Houston Astros Top Prospect Cam Smith Set to Play Right Field in Spring Training
Third baseman Cam Smith, who was one of the key pieces the Houston Astros got back from the Chicago Cubs in the Kyle Tucker trade, is suddenly seeing time in right field.
Cam Smith and four other Astros who have looked the best in spring training so far
It's never wise to put too much stock in Grapefruit League statistics. Diehard Houston Astros fans will remember Justin Dirden turning heads in spring training in 2023, narrowly missing out on making the opening day roster.
Cam Smith’s audition for the Astros’ Opening Day roster moves to right field
Asking Smith to learn a new position while adjusting to life in the majors might be ludicrous, but he has forced the Astros ...
Astros' Cam Smith: Starting in right field Thursday
Smith will start in right field and bat cleanup in Thursday's split-squad game against the Cardinals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. After acclimating himself to the position on the back fields, ...
Astros GM Dana Brown says prospect Cam Smith is an aircraft carrier. What does that mean?
When Dana Brown said back in February that his team’s No. 1 prospect Cam Smith “has a chance to be an aircraft carrier,” he ...
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Smith to get reps in RF in effort to make Opening Day roster
Cam Smith, the Astros top prospect who’s impressed the club this spring with how well he’s swung the bat, will get some games ...
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Crawford Boxcast: Counting Down to Opening Day, Astros Spring Takeaways
On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal discuss the first few ...
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Cam Smith Starting In Right Field On Thursday
Houston Astros third base/outfield prospect Cam Smith is getting the starting nod in right field on Thursday. The Astros have provided their top prospect with opportunities to learn the outfield ...
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Astros Crawfish Boil: March 12, 2025
Cam Smith’s audition for the Astros’ Opening Day roster moves to right field (NY Times) Astros showing just how desperate ...
How Astros, Cam Smith can steal draft pick with MLB PPI program
Could Houston's top prospect be on the fast track to the Majors? A recently established MLB plan could make the move happen.