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Podcast: Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros
Episode: Astros Youth Movement: Igniting the fuse to cary the torch!
Description: The Astros' youth movement is critical for the franchise's future, with specific prospects (Walker Janik, Anthony Hueso, Ethan Frye) standing out as ones to watch for 2026 and beyond.
Lance McCullers Jr. is being slowly eased back into the rotation, and his success depends on building up his arm and possibly adopting a streamlined delivery out of the stretch.
Several Astros pitching prospects (AJ Blueball, Ethan Peko, Miguel Ullola) could significantly impact the 2026 pitching staff, but their roles and timelines remain in flux due to roster constraints and organizational decisions.
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