Astros struggle in center field offense during the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Houston Astros continue to face challenges in center field performance, showing the worst offensive numbers in the American League. With Zach Cole and Jake Meyers struggling, Brice Matthews has not significantly contributed since his transition from infield. The team's center field OPS is only.632, prompting concerns about their efficiency. As they approach critical division and wildcard matchups, the Astros must address these offensive deficiencies. The Astros will evaluate their lineup against upcoming opponents to find solutions during this pivotal stretch of the season.
- •Astros center field ranks last in AL offense
- •Current OPS of center fielders is.632
- •Brice Matthews struggles in his new role
- •Zach Cole and Jake Meyers also underperform
- •Team needs to improve heading into critical games
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — In The Lab: A Look at Center Field Offense
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