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Astros Top 30 Prospects for 2025
Mar 26 · Jimmy PriceCheck out the Astros top prospects as we head into the season!
…bat a bit after the draft, but it was quite the bump up to High-A for him. 5. Zach Dezenzo, INF Level: MLB DOB: 05/11/00 Dezenzo was drafted in the 12th round of the 2022…
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The State of the Astros: 2025 marks a defining era for Houston
Mar 26 · Chip BaileyAs the Houston Astros wrap up spring training and gear up for Opening Day, they enter a season of transition—perhaps the most pivotal since their rise to dominance nearly a decade ago.
…another option, bringing versatility and consistency. A dark-horse candidate is Zach Dezenzo. The 25-year-old impressed in the minors last season and has turned heads in…
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Wesneski's homecoming start hopefully the first of many
Mar 26 · Joshua KochGarcia to get second opinion; Dezenzo, Rodgers break camp with Astros.
…three final roster spots to fill out his 26-man roster ahead of Opening Day. Zach Dezenzo, who homered on Tuesday night, made the roster after hitting .391 with two home…
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Cam Smith Promotion is a Joke
Mar 25 · Exile in Saint LouisLet me be frank: I do not like the promotion of Cam Smith to the major league roster.
…. It could damage his trade value. It could hurt the team. It could hurt Zach Dezenzo. There is a lot we don’t know. Can Dezenzo be a regular? Can Chas bounce back?…
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Sports Illustrated
Another Astros Top Prospect Makes Opening Day Roster in Latest Decision
Mar 25 · Brad WakaiThe Houston Astros made waves on Tuesday ahead of their 2025 season opener against the New York Mets on March 27 when it was revealed that Cam Smith made their.
…who also made the Opening Day roster. Per , the organization's No. 5 prospect, Zach Dezenzo, has also made the team, beating out Cooper Hummel who was told he would not be…
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Is MLB initiative driving force behind Astros selecting Cam Smith over Zach Dezenzo?
Mar 25 · Eric ColeThe Houston Astros seemingly have a tough choice to make between Cam Smith and Zach Dezenzo, but one key factor is weighing heavily in one player's favor.
…Incentive (PPI) the driving force behind the Astros selecting Cam Smith over Zach Dezenzo? Added during the last collective bargaining agreement negotiations, the PPI…
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How is the Astros’ 26-man roster shaping up?
Mar 24 · Dan PThis post was a bit more difficult when I started writing it a couple days ago.
…to be sent down or Jose gets sent back to 2B Backup IF and maybe a little OF – Zach Dezenzo – he’s been on fire in ST. Backup – Brendan Rodgers – He has experience, a good…
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The Astros Win Their Last Grapefruit League Game. 8-6 Over the Nationals
Mar 23 · William Metzger(bilbos)Two more games in Houston before Opening Day Thursday.
…. Like Brown yesterday, command was the main issue, offering four walks. In the Zach Dezenzo vs. Cam Smith prospect competition for a slot on the 26-man, neither made a…
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Singleton cut from Astros' roster in latest round of moves
Mar 23 · Brian McTaggartMontero among four relievers informed they made the club.
…but sometimes we’ve got to make those tough decisions.” The news solidifies Zach Dezenzo’s chances of making the club. The Astros’ No. 5 prospect entered Sunday’s…
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The Athletic
Cam Smith, Zach Dezenzo still in contention for Astros’ Opening Day roster after cuts
Mar 22 · Chandler RomeThis article may be behind a paywall
$Smith and Dezenzo survived a day filled with roster cuts, but it's difficult to envision both being on the team on Opening Day.
…him a candidate to take one spot in the Opening Day bullpen. (Top photo of Zach Dezenzo: Nick Cammett/Getty Images) Your Next Read…
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Astros release Gamel, Beeks as Opening Day roster crystallizes
Mar 22 · Brian McTaggartThe Astros’ roster construction for Opening Day became a bit clearer Saturday afternoon with a series of roster moves, including the release of veteran outfielder Ben Gamel and left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks, who had an opt-out clause in his contract.
…. All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve is being moved to left field this year. Zach Dezenzo ( No. 5 prospect) appears on track to win a spot in the outfield, with No. 1…
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Flurry of roster cuts keep Astros fans in suspense ahead of Opening Day
Mar 22 · Drew KochThe Houston Astros are finalizing their Opening Day roster, but fans are still unsure if Cam Smith will be in the mix or not.
…Major League team through Spring— Houston Astros (@astros) March 22, 2025 Zach Dezenzo is still in the mix as well. However, it seems unlikely that Houston will carry…
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Rocky '24 behind him, McCormick hopes HR offers momentum
Mar 21 · Brian McTaggartChas McCormick turned on a 2-0 changeup from Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray and launched the ball a Statcast-projected 397 feet over the left-field wall for a three-run homer.
…to carry him on the Opening Day roster. They’ve also tried out No. 5 prospect Zach Dezenzo in right field (along with left field) for the same reason. McCormick has…
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Janson Junk strikes out Zach Dezenzo | 03/20/2025
Mar 21 · @MarlinsJanson Junk gets his first strikeout of the day in the 2nd inning.
…-37383 Channels reels-37384 Reels arrow-expand-37385 Janson Junk strikes out Zach Dezenzo March 20, 2025 | 00:00:14 add-reel-37386 Reels share-square-2-37387 Share…
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