This Pair of Teenage Astros Prospects Impress in Fayetteville’s 12–8 Win

Wednesday's multi-hit performance was the second straight two-hit game for Alvarez. It was his fifth multi-hit effort of the season, and it comes in the most encouraging stretch of his 2026 campaign so far.

Alvarez is now batting with a .267 average, and .690 OPS. He's showing plenty of slug, with a .400 SLG, but the on-base percentage is likely something Houston will want to see improve over time.

However, jumping from the DSL straight into Low-A is no easy task, and a multi-triple game is certainly a promising signs of things to come.

Following Alvarez in the batting order was the Astros 2025 first round draft pick: Xavier Neyens. The shortstop would go two-for-four with a pair of singles, two runs batted in, and two runs scored.

It was Neyens' second game in a row with a hit, and his fourth two-hit performance of his 2026 campaign. It was also the second game in a row where he's recorded an RBI. Something he's managed to do twice now this season.

For a prospect known for his power-upside, it's good to see Neyens help contribute with his pair of singles. He now has a .226 batting average in 66 plate appearances, with a .756 OPS. His RBI total after Wednesday sits at 10.

Looking ahead, both Alvarez and Neyens are starting to look more comforatable at the Low-A level. It's after all, very early in the season to be reacting poorly to any slashline from a prospect under 20 years old playing affiliated baseball.

The future looks bright for Houston's top two prospects. If they continue to get reps at the top of that Fayetteville batting order, they could very well continue to take steps forward during their 2026 seasons.