Burnes entered this offseason as the No. 2 player on The Athletic’s Free Agent Big Board, behind only Juan Soto.

The Houston Astros could call upon the talents of a couple pro-ready prospects to help improve the roster next season.

For the second time in two years, the Astros have signed an aging first baseman to a three-year contract. And it cost the ...

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