The Houston Astros found themselves at the center of one of the most dramatic free agencies that's been seen in a very long time this offseason.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — Nothing signals the start of a spring training schedule like a split-squad. The Houston Astros will open Grapefruit League play with one on Saturday morning, when one team will host the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and another will travel to Port St. Lucie to face the New York Mets.

Astros game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, the Major League Baseball training facili

For Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Gusto, last season was a dream and a disappontment all rolled into one. On Sept. 29, the Astros called him up from Triple-A Sugar Land. It was a reward for his best season as a pro player.

The Astros have more competition for roster spots this spring than in any season in the past decade. That’s not surprising news considering they have played in more postseason games (99) than any othe

Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso will all make their spring training debuts on Saturday for the Mets against the Astros at Clover Park.

With spring training games now underway, here are five Houston Astros hitters and pitchers to watch during Grapefruit League games.

The Astros open Grapefruit League play with split-squad games at Noon on Saturday, Feb. 22 Washington Nationals and on the road in Port St. Lucie against the New York Mets. The game versus the Washington Nationals will be on the Space City Home Network.