Houston Astros: Which prospect will get the next promotion?

There aren’t many teams that possess a combination of major-league talent and a superb farm system. The Houston Astros are one of them, and they might call upon some of their top recruits for help this Fall.

The Houston Astros are all in on returning to the World Series. But fans already knew that.

With top prospect Kyle Tucker’s promotion, general manager Jeff Luhnow displayed his willingness to utilize every player he has. Therefore, it’s unlikely that Tucker is the last prospect fans see this season.

Derek Fisher earned a spot on last year’s playoff roster. But prior to that, few Houston prospects made any major contributions, except Alex Bregman – if he counts.

Nevertheless, the Astros possess several top-tier prospects on the verge of making their major league debut. Some are idly waiting for the call, though it may not occur without an injury. Others remain in Double-A, hoping to sustain their success before earning a promotion by next year.

Given that Houston owns one of the best records in the league already, it may only call on one more player before rosters expand. But Luhnow still has plenty of minor-league options available.

Tucker’s case was somewhat different. Though Jake Marisnick was one of the team’s best fielders, his hitting ability hindered his potential. Meanwhile, Tucker tore up Triple-A, crushing balls left and right and sporting an OPS near .900.

Therefore, Marisnick’s demotion was not due to injury, but rather his performance. Derek Fisher is arguably in the same boat. Left field has been an issue for the Astros this year.

The catching department is in a similar position with Brian McCann out. Luhnow and company may seek help within the organization. Yet, it’s more likely that he searches elsewhere.

Houston’s bullpen has its own situation. There are several invaluable trade targets in the league this summer. However, there is still a chance that a top another top prospect plays a key role.

Who could get the call?