A Left Turn in Houston Matthew Trueblood August 20, 2025 Share: > Image credit: © Rhona Wise-Imagn Images Subscribe to Baseball ProspectusThe Astros have traded the platoon advantage for other potential benefits. Full access to this article is for Premium Baseball Prospectus subscribers. Sign up today to get access to insightful analysis for the discerning baseball fan. Super-Premium - $66.99 / yearPremium - $45.95 / yearPremium Monthly - $6.99 / month Subscribe to Baseball Prospectus In This Article 0 Houston AstrosJesus SanchezPlatoon AdvantageRubbing MudYordan Alvarez Related Articles Rubbing Mud: Selling in Ohio $ by Matthew Trueblood 12/23 0 What Sandy Alcantara Forgot $ by Matthew Trueblood 12/17 0 That’s Not Why They Call It That $ by Matthew Trueblood 12/15 1 Old Dog, New Swings B by Matthew Trueblood 12/10 0 Banging the Drum $ by Ginny Searle 12/09 3 Latest Articles Around the League in 90 Days: The Mariners $ by Rob Mains 12/23 0 TA: Orioles Reach Baz Stage $ by Craig Goldstein 12/23 0 Rubbing Mud: Selling in Ohio $ by Matthew Trueblood 12/23 0 Transaction Analysis: Willson and the Strahm-man $ by Timothy Jackson 12/23 0 Transaction Analysis: Lowe Bucs the Trend $ by Andrew Mearns 12/23 0 more chevron_rightchevron_right Matthew Trueblood @MATrueblood More about: Houston AstrosJesus SanchezPlatoon AdvantageRubbing MudYordan Alvarez Latest Articles Around the League in 90 Days: The Mariners $ by Rob Mains 12/23 0 TA: Orioles Reach Baz Stage $ by Craig Goldstein 12/23 0 Rubbing Mud: Selling in Ohio $ by Matthew Trueblood 12/23 0 Related Articles Rubbing Mud: Selling in Ohio $ by Matthew Trueblood 12/23 0 What Sandy Alcantara Forgot $ by Matthew Trueblood 12/17 0 That’s Not Why They Call It That $ by Matthew Trueblood 12/15 1 You need to be logged in to comment. Login or Subscribe