Astros Spring Training News and Notes 3/15/2026: Yordan, Paredes, Weiss…

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 28: Isaac Paredes #15 of the Houston Astros at bat during a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on February 28, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Astros manager Joe Espada was happy with what he saw from SP Ryan Weiss, as well as Isaac Paredes play at 2B:

Astros manager Joe Espada on Ryan Weiss’ strong outing, Paredes turning a double play, Lambert escaping a jam and Alvarez‘s first homer pic.twitter.com/Shyy1Pzhlq

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 15, 2026

Yordan Alvarez hit his first HR of spring. He’s been heating up.

Yordan Alvarez. Youth is served. pic.twitter.com/fLkzSmn0Zp

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 14, 2026

Ryan Weiss would prefer to be a starter. He’s certainly pitched well enough to earn a shot.

Ryan Weiss on his preference to be a starter: "I haven't communicated that with (the team). I think they know that. I signed as a starter and I've been starting the last couple of years." pic.twitter.com/Mh3z9c2R9z

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 14, 2026

The Astros may not have fully decided on a 5 or 6 man rotation as yet:

The Astros are still mulling a five-man rotation versus a six-man group. Here's how the contenders for those spots look so far this spring. https://t.co/zF8KaN27fL

— Chronicle Astros (@ChronAstros) March 14, 2026

While Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai and Mike Burrows have been the stars of spring, there are other Astros pitchers who are opening eyes as well:

You've read all about how good Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai and Mike Burrows have looked this spring, but that was expected. Here are 5 other guys battling for roster spots who have impressed. https://t.co/RopoKwZEQO via @houstonchron

— Matt Young (@Chron_MattYoung) March 13, 2026

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