Astros buck precedent and draft prep infielder Xavier Neyens
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The Houston Astros have bolstered their farm system and positioned themselves to draft for future rosters rather than immediate need in the MLB draft. They zero
According to MLB.com in its latest mock draft, the Astros are likely to choose either Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette or Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy, as experts believe Houston prefers hitters who are able to quickly move up the farm system.