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The Astros, who have secured first and second-round picks for the first time since 2019, have taken two tooled collegiate outfielders to pair with right-handed Hunter Brown at the top of the system.

Today, we’re announcing the 10 best prospects for the Astros system going into 2023.

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Here’s how we predict the 2026 lineup, with 2026 ages in parentheses.

2026 lineup forecast

catcher: Corey Lee (27)
First base: Yainer Diaz (27)
Second base: Jose Altuve (36)
Third base: Alex Bregman (32)
shortstop: Jeremy Pena (28)
left: Chas McCormick (31)
Center field: Drew Gilbert (25)
Right Fielder: Kyle Tucker (29)
Designated hitter: Jordan Alvarez (28)

1st starter: Flamber Valdes (32)
No. 2 Starter: Lance McCullers Jr. (32)
No. 3 Starter: Christian Javier (29)
No. 4 Starter: Luis Garcia (29)
No. 5 Starter: Hunter Brown (27)
Closer: Rafael Montero (35)

Listed below are prospects using the best tools within their organization. Click here for direct access to Houston’s Top 10.

best tools

Best hitters batting average: Yainer Diaz
Best Power Hitter: Yainer Diaz
Best Strike Zone Discipline: David Hensley
Fastest Baserunner: Logan Cerny
Best Athlete: Zach Daniels
Best Fastball: hunter brown
Best Curveball: hunter brown
best slider: Spencer Arrigetti
Best changeup: Sean Dubin
Best control: Colton Gordon
Best Defensive Catcher: corey lee
Best Defensive Infielder: Christian Gonzalez
Best Infielder: Joe Perez
Best Defensive Outfielder: Drew Gilbert
Best Outfielder: Pedro Leon