"All Indications" Are That Houston Astros' Top Prospect Will Make Opening Day Roster

According to former general manager Jim Bowden, the signs are all pointing toward Cam Smith making the Astros. However, he'd play a different position than he's used to.

Houston Astros third baseman Cam Smith (90) plays his position against the New York Mets during the second inning at Clover Park on Feb. 27. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

With just a few days to go until Opening Day, it appears that top prospect Cam Smith is on his way to making the Houston Astros' roster.

The following comes from former major league general manager Jim Bowden on social media:

According to #Astros GM Dana Brown, they have not made a final decision yet, but all indications are that rookie Cam Smith will be Houston's starting RF on opening day.

According to #Astros GM Dana Brown, they have not made a final decision yet, but all indications are that rookie Cam Smith will be Houston's starting RF on opening day.

— Jim Bowden⚾️ (@JimBowdenGM) March 23, 2025

That would be quite the ascension for Smith, who was just drafted last season. The 22-year-old Smith has hit .371 this spring with four homers and 11 RBI. He's 13-for-35 with a 1.221 OPS.

Smith was acquired from the Cubs in the deal that sent Kyle Tucker to Chicago this offseason. He was selected No. 14 in the draft last year out of Florida State.

He has just 115 minor league at-bats to his name, but he did hit .313 in those at-bats with seven homers and 24 RBI. Smith is a third baseman by trade but the team already has Isaac Paredes there. If he plays right field, he'll be taking over directly for Tucker.

In addition to losing Tucker, the team also lost Alex Bregman, Hector Neris, Justin Verlander and Ryan Pressly this offseason.

The Astros are coming off a season in which they won the American League West before losing in the wild card round of the playoffs to the Detroit Tigers.

They open the season at home on March 27 against the New York Mets.

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