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The Houston Astros haven’t done anything this offseason, and it’s looking increasingly likely that Flamber Valdez will leave. Unless Houston has a plan, this will be a worse team without Valdez. However, other areas need help, including the area behind the plate.
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Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter noted that the backup catcher position is one of the few remaining positions Houston could look to add to, with Jonah Haim a possible target.
Haim, a former World Series champion and All-Star with the Texas Rangers, will bring a player who can be a starter.
“Assuming the Astros’ options in center field and right field (Jesus Sanchez, Jake Meyers, Cam Smith and Zach Cole) and Nos. 3, 4 and 5 in the rotation No. 1 position (Mike Burrows, Ryan Weis, Lance McCullers Jr., Jason Alexander, Nate Pearson and Spencer Arletti) is satisfied, then only backup receivers may be left on the offseason shopping list. A reunion with Victor Caratini remains a possibility, while Jonah Haim and Reese McGuire are also possible,” Reuters wrote.
At times in his career, Haim has been really, really good. He was an All-Star in 2023 and won a Gold Glove.
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Fast forward to 2025, and he’s frankly brutal, posting a 77 OPS+. However, even if he continues to struggle offensively, he has shown that he can command a team, which is important.