First Week of Spring Training

First Week of Spring Training

From Full Seam Ahead - A Houston Astros Podcast by Our Esquina

February 18, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the Houston Astros' first week of Spring Training, focusing on player updates, trade rumors, and infield depth.

- The Houston Astros have officially settled in at West Palm Beach for one week! - Infield depth continues to be the talk of town - Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes on trade rumors - Who's the odd man out? - Lorenzo believes Walker will stay put with a big 2026 incoming - Paredes could potentially put with Houston too - Carlos Correa shares on the infield - Joe Espada said Jose Altuve will work exclusively at second base - The Astros re-acquire outfielder Joey Loperfido, while signing a Hall of Famer's son - Lance McCullers Jr. discusses about his future regarding his last year on his contract with the Astros - Is LMJ done pitching after this season? - Bad Bunny willing to pay for Correa's insurance for WBC - Jeremy Pena goal heading into 2026 - Hunter Brown 2026 Opening Day starter - Injury updates - Much, much, more! YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/_TvXA3UlGHU Have you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

Topics covered

  • Spring Training
  • Houston Astros
  • Infield Depth
  • Trade Rumors
  • Player Updates
  • Injury Updates

Keywords

  • Houston Astros
  • Spring Training
  • Christian Walker
  • Isaac Paredes
  • Lance McCullers Jr.
  • Jose Altuve
  • Jeremy Pena
  • Hunter Brown

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Houston Astros

Places: West Palm Beach

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