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Podcast: Locked On Fantasy Baseball - Daily MLB Fantasy Podcast
Episode: Jose Altuve's Bat Speed Decline REVEALS the Harsh Reality of Aging Stars | Is He Worth Drafting?
Description: Houston Astros fantasy baseball draft strategy gets a complete overhaul for 2026. Can Jordan Alvarez overcome a lost season to reclaim first-round value, and is Hunter Brown now an elite SP1? Matthew breaks down eight key Astros players, analyzing Jose Altuve's aging curve at second base, Jeremy Pena's breakout potential with elite speed metrics, and Cam Smith's rookie struggles that could make him a 2026 sleeper. The discussion covers Christian Walker's inconsistent Houston debut, Hunter Brown's spectacular 2.43 ERA season with 206 strikeouts, and discount opportunities in Spencer Arrighetti and Christian Javier after injury-plagued campaigns. Deep statistical analysis includes b...