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Houston Astros Executive Speaks About State of the Farm System and Future Changes
- The Astros are in a retooling phase for 2026, targeting improvements in their farm system.
- Houston currently has no MLB Pipeline top-100 prospect, signaling a need for deeper development.
- New director of player development Sam Niedorf will implement faster, more player-centric processes.
- The front office plans to expand video access to aid player development and evaluation.
- Gavin Dickey notes the system’s improvement is tied to better development and evaluation across minor and major leagues.
- Matthews is expected to graduate from prospect status, with Neyens, Janek, and Ullola as next targets for top-100 consideration.
- Niedorf will focus on pitching innovations to help elevate the organization’s development quality.
- Dickey says the organization aims to streamline processes and improve information turnaround for players.
- The Astros intend to align farm-system changes with the needs of the major league club for faster impact.
- There is cautious optimism among front office about the system’s long-term upside despite current rankings.
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