Cam Smith makes history, landing spot on Astros’ Opening Day roster

Cam Smith Gets Emotional Learning He Made Astros’ Opening Day Roster — With His Family There To Surprise Him

Cam Smith makes history, landing spot on Astros’ Opening Day roster

Former Chicago Cubs prospect Cam Smith is going to be making a big leap this season, as he’ll land on the Houston Astros’ Opening Day roster. Smith has appeared in just 32 minor-league games in his professional career, but it is expected he’ll be the Astros’ Opening Day right fielder in an effort to get his prodigious bat into their lineup. Smith went 13-for-38 this spring, with four home runs and 11 RBI’s for the Astros. He slashed .342/.419/.7…

22-year-old Cam Smith earns spot on Astros' Opening Day roster

Cam Smith, the 22-year-old rising star who was part of the trade involving Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs this offseason, has earned a spot on the Houston Astros’ Opening Day roster. Smith was informed about the decision before the Astros’ exhibition game against their Triple-A team on Tuesday night. In a video shared by the team, Astros manager Joe Espada spoke to the players in the clubhouse and then brought out Smith’s mother, who told him …

Cubs president makes case for Kyle Tucker deal despite losing No. 58 overall prospect Cam Smith

During the offseason, the Chicago Cubs made a trade with the Houston Astros to acquire Kyle Tucker. In return, they sent the No. 58 overall prospect Cam Smith to Houston.

Top Prospects to Watch in 2025 Spring Training

Cam Smith, Third Baseman, Houston Astros Selected in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft, Cam Smith has emerged as one of the most exciting young hitters in the Houston Astros organization. His ability to generate power has been on full display during Spring Training, where he leads the Astros in hits, home runs, and RBIs. Smith’s offensive production has turned heads and fueled speculation that he could secure a spot on the Opening Day roster…

The Opener: Non-Roster Invitees, Roster Moves, Opt Outs

Happy Opening Day eve! With just one more day to go before 2025 regular season begins, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on today: 1. NRIs to be added: As teams finish finalizing their Opening Day rosters, plenty of 40-man roster churn should be expected. Brendan Rodgers, Cam Smith, Sean Newcomb, Brad Keller, Randy Dobnak, and Cavan Biggio are all expected to be added to their respective club’s 40-man after making the Opening Day ros…