Houston Astros face $57M in arbitration raises as key decisions loom—will they go younger, or cash in on stars like Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes? Projected arbitration numbers throw the futures of standout contributors like Hunter Brown and Jake Myers into question, while Peña and Paredes emerge as top trade chips. Can the Astros stay competitive without a clear GM in place and uncertain paths for aging stars Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez? Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey break down which arbitration-eligible players could be non-tendered, examine club options, and spotlight prospects poised to make a 2027 splash. Rising talents like Bryce Mayer, Jackson Nazzu, and Pascanel Ferreras could shift Houston’s strategy, with Jason Schiavone’s 30-30 minor league season raising eyebrows behind the plate. Can this next wave keep the Astros atop the AL West, or is a full-scale rebuild on the horizon? Locked On Astros is your daily Houston Astros podcast, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chance...