Zach Dezenzo has reportedly been called up. Composite Getty Image.
After an ugly loss to the Rangers on Monday night, Astros manager Joe Espada made his weekly appearance on the club's flagship station and addressed the team's issues on offense.
Astros GM Dana Brown said over the weekend that he may look to the farm system to give the offense a spark.
When asked about the possibility of promoting Zach Dezenzo and/or Shay Whitcomb, Espada said on Tuesday that the organization is “strongly considering bringing those guys up.”
Just an hour or so later, we began seeing reports that the Astros are indeed promoting Dezenzo.
The Astros are calling up Zach Dezenzo, sources tell @TheAthletic. He's played just 11 games above Double-A, but slashed .391/.472/.739 with eight extra-base hits in his brief stint at Triple-A Sugar Land. Now, he'll try to give the major-league team a spark.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 6, 2024
We've also seen reports indicating Dezenzo is already with the team in Arlington.
I am hearing the that Astros #4 prospect, 1B/3B Zach Dezenzo, is in Arlington with the team, per sources.
No word on what the corresponding move will be.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 6, 2024
Dezenzo has only played 11 games for Sugar Land since being promoted from Double A. He's hitting .391, slugging .739, with a 1.211 OPS. He already has four home runs since being promoted to the Space Cowboys.
Hopefully he can give the team a boost they desperately need on offense.
It's official.
TODAY’S ROSTER MOVES:
The Astros selected IF Zach Dezenzo (#9) to the Major League roster. To make room for Dezenzo on the active roster, the Astros optioned OF Trey Cabbage to Triple A Sugar Land. To make room for Dezenzo on the 40-man roster, the Astros designated RHP Dylan…
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 6, 2024
What the Juan Soto deal means for Houston Astros championship window
Dec 9, 2024, 4:01 pm
Over the weekend, the big domino finally fell with Juan Soto agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million megadeal with the New York Mets. Which means Alex Bregman and the other top free agents on the market should soon follow in short order.
In fact, we're already seeing reports from Rob Bradford of WEEI and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale claiming that the Red Sox and Yankees are “expected” to make a run at Bregman.
Soto heading to the National League certainly feels like a win for Astros fans, but that could change if missing out on Soto causes the Yankees to pry Breggy away from Houston.
We'll have to wait and see how this plays out before we get too excited. However, one thing is for sure, all the free agents on the market have to be thrilled about the size of Soto's deal. Not to mention Willy Adames' 7-year, $182 million deal with the Giants that could help Bregman's chances of receiving a more lucrative deal than the Astros reportedly offered him, 6- years, $154 million.
What's really eye-opening about Soto's contract is how it could impact Framber Valdez and Kyle Tucker, specifically Tucker. It's hard to imagine Tucker won't get an offer of at least $300 million, and at this point $400 million wouldn't surprise us.
Historically, the Astros don't trade their big name free agents before their contracts expire, but perhaps they should rethink that approach with King Tuck. If they won't even entertain a deal approaching $300 million, it might be worth taking a step back this year to replenish the farm system and focus on the team long-term.
Speaking of trades, the Astros are reportedly calling anyone who will listen about the availability of Ryan Pressly.
Don't miss the video above as we react to the Soto deal, share our thoughts on how it could impact the Astros championship window, and much more!
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