The Astros could use depth in the outfield, but the reality is that Smith has only played 35 games of consequential professional baseball, with eight of those games (33 plate appearances) being in Double-A. He's now played in eight games of Spring Training, making 22 plate appearances.

The Houston Astros are going to look a lot different with their defensive alignment in 2025 than they have in recent years. Two stalwarts are no longer with the

Framber Valdez is on the mound for the Astros as they continue Grapefruit League play against the Miami Marlins on Sunday.

Though Isaac Paredes is the top option at Smith's familiar position, third base, Houston is executing an interesting move in an attempt to get the budding star on the Opening Day roster. Per The Athletic's Chandler Rome, it was announced early Tuesday morning that the Astros are set to experiment with Smith as the right fielder "very soon."

Asking Smith to learn a new position while adjusting to life in the majors might be ludicrous, but he has forced the Astros to consider it.

Houston Astros top prospect Cam Smith will play right field in a Grapefruit League game soon, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday, an indication the club could seriously consider carrying the 22-year-old on its major-league roster.