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Houston Astros Shine Bright With Five Players in Top 100 Rankings

The Houston Astros have five players included in the latest MLB Top 100 rankings.

Dylan Sanders

Oct 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) and Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (44) warm up before playing against the Detroit Tigers in game one of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park.
Oct 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) and Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (44) warm up before playing against the Detroit Tigers in game one of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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The Houston Astros may not have had the best year in 2024, but still have one of the most talent-loaded rosters in MLB.

CBS Sports recently released the 2025 version of their Top 100 player rankings. The Astros finished with five players included, which is tied for the fourth-most on the list. Just five teams have more than them and four have the same amount.

These are the players representing Houston:

No. 93: 3B Isaac Paredes

Paredes is the most shocking name on the list, but would be a dream for the Astros if he lives up to this billing.

The 26-year-old had a tough time with the Chicago Cubs, but his pull-heavy swing is perfect for Daikin Park. If he can return to his 30+ home run ways, the Kyle Tucker trade will be looking like a huge win.

No. 62: LF Jose Altuve

Altuve is going to have to reverse his momentum in left field to keep is spot in the Top 100. The early experiment has been unsuccessful, but there is still time for him to turn it around.

The declining defense has also been met with a declining bat. He has a .200/.265/.367 slash line. The 34-year-old has a lot on his plate has he fights to remain at the top of the sport.

No. 60: C Yainer Diaz

Diaz is a rising talent that could break out into stardom with another great year at the plate.

Through two seasons, he has a .291/.317/.476 slash line with a 121 OPS+. He isn't the best defensive catcher in the league, but his bat makes up for it.

If he could combine last year's hit tool with the power swing he had in 2023, he could find himself even higher on this list in 2026.

No. 24: SP Framber Valdez

Valdez has been one of the more underrated pitchers in the sport, but this ranking is more fitting to how he finished last season.

Over his final 14 start on the year, he had just a 2.08 ERA. He finished the season with an ERA+ of 136, which is just one short of the best year of his career back in 2021.

No. 10: DH Yordan Alvarez

Alvarez is one of the best hitters in MLB. He has been in a slump this spring, but there is nothing to really worry about.

He has hit at least 30 home runs in the last four years and could be pushing for a 40+ year if he can stay healthy as a full-time DH.

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DYLAN SANDERS

Dylan Sanders graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree from the Manship School of Mass Communication in 2023. He was born in raised in Baton Rouge, LA but has also lived in Buffalo, NY. Though he is a recent graduate, he has been writing about sports since he was in high school, covering different sports from baseball to football. While in college, he wrote for the school paper The Reveille and for 247Sports. He was able cover championships in football, baseball and women's basketball during his time at LSU. He has also spent a few years covering the NFL draft and every day activities of the New Orleans Saints. He is a Senior Writer at Inside the Marlins and will also be found across Sports Illustrated's baseball sites as a contributing writer. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram @dillysanders

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