Bounce Back Team Despite Their Struggles Despite not looking like a good team so far, there is still some hope the Houston Astros can turn things around. Brad Wakai | Jun 18, 2024

Entering Tuesday, the Houston Astrosare on the outside of the playoffs looking in, something that would have been laughable to even suggest when they entered camp for Spring Training.

Many factors have contributed to this.

Injuries hit the Astros hard early on and forced them to use inexperienced pitchers that took them out of games early. While that was happening, their offense didn’t look quite as prolific and couldn’t overcome the deficits their pitching staff put them in.

Whether it’s likely or not, you can imagine a scenario where a combination of internal corrections and some trade-deadline additions help this team make one last playoff run together,” he writes.

What those additions might be is unknown right now.

General manager Dana Brown has repeatedly stated they are not going to be sellers, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are going to be buyers.

This team has superstar talent everywhere, and if they play to their potential, then they should be able to make a run at the postseason.

Of course, everyone has been waiting for that all year long, something which has occurred.

This has not been the vintage Astros who have run through the regular season and positioned themselves well for a playoff run.

This has not been the vintage Astros who have run through the regular season and positioned themselves well for a playoff run.

Maybe trade deadline acquisitions gets them back on track, but for that to happen, the players already in this clubhouse will have to start stepping up their game so they can be in the mix for a spot in the back half of the year.