Should the Astros Bet on a Free Agent Coming Off a Major Collapse in 2026?
It could be an affordable option on the free-agent market, especially because his impact changed considerably in 2026. From a season of 36 home runs and 103 RBI Taylor Ward, a free agent who experienced a significant decline in 2026, could be an affordable option on the free-agent market due to his significant impact. Ward had previously averaged 30.5 home runs per season between 2024 and 2025, recording 61 home runs and a 115 OPS+. However, he changed his approach in 2025, focusing on better plate discipline and resulting in a drop in his slugging percentage from.475 to.311. Ward's 4.1 fWAR has been the fifth-best in the league over the last two seasons among the free agents who will reach the market. However, his defensive record stands at -9 Fielding Run Value in 6,533 defensive innings since 2018, most of which is as a left fielder. Despite these limitations, the Houston Astros may be willing to negotiate to acquire Ward and bet on his power again.
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It could be an affordable option on the free-agent market, especially because his impact changed considerably in 2026. From a season of 36 home runs and 103 RBIs with the Los Angeles Angels in 2025, T... [2489 symbols]
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