A total of 23 non-roster invitees will invade the Astros’ major-league clubhouse in hopes of opening eyes or winning an Opening Day spot.

Yordan Alvarez is recovered from the right knee injury that limited him late last season and expects to be at full capacity when the Houston Astros start spring training next month, the slugger said Thursday.

Astros just added Cam Smith to the mix, but players like Zach Dezenzo and Jacob Melton could have a more immediate impact.

Alvarez reports that he is ready to hit and field for the start of spring training.

Right now, it feels like the Houston Astros are done making moves this winter. They could add another outfielder to the mix to supplement that group, especially

The Houston Astros released their first roster for spring training next month in West Palm Beach, Fla., which starts next month.

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Touted infield prospect Cam Smith will be among the non-roster players invited to major-league spring training, the Houston Astros announced Friday. Smith, 21, was acquired by the Astros in the trade of Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs this offseason and immediately became Houston’s top-rated prospect by some outside evaluations.

While most signs point to Alex Bregman joining a new club this offseason, he reportedly could be back in Houston next year. According to USA Today's

Alex Bregman remains stranded in free agency, unable to convince the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers or anybody else to meet his ( or, more accurately, Scott Boras') asking price. And the longer this drags on, and the closer we get to Spring Training, the less likely it is that any team caves to his demands — or comes anywhere close to them.

The former Astros star is predicted to fit best with the organization who has the most World Series titles since 2000.