On paper, the roster looks deep and capable. In practice, fitting everyone into consistent roles is where the real challenge begins. For an injury-prone team, having a crowded infield can be a good thing because solid backups mean that when a star is sidelined, the team is not devastated. But with the level of talent the Astros have in the infield, many of these players expect to play every game, which complicates the lineup construction. The infield logjam features Correa at shortstop and third base, Paredes at third, Walker at first, and Peña at short, creating a lineup puzzle for manager Joe Espada.
