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When the Houston Astros decided to trade former franchise star Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs before the season started, they did so in large part because the package they were getting in return included former top draft pick Cam Smith.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 23

Houston Astros Experimenting With Expansion of Star Rookie’s Defensive Versatility

The Houston Astros have to be thrilled with the early returns that star prospect Cam Smith are providing the team. He earned a spot on the Opening Day roster with his torrid performance during spring training.

Cam Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Astros considering significant change involving Cam Smith

The Astros are considering some time in center field for Cam Smith, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 23

Hot Streak Puts Houston Astros Star Cam Smith in AL Rookie of the Year Race

When the Houston Astros landed top prospect Cam Smith from the Chicago Cubs in the return for star outfielder Kyle Tucker, nobody was predicting that the 2024 first round pick would force his way on to the Opening Day roster.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Cam Smith’s 5-word Astros admission after 2-homer game vs. Padres

Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith paced his team’s offense in a 6-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday. Smith blasted two homers in the game, much to the delight of Astros fans.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 19

Cam Smith Is Youngest Astros Player To Accomplish This Feat Since Yordan Alvarez

The Houston Astros made a bold roster move ahead of Opening Day. Following a red-hot spring by their top prospect Cam Smith, they decided to push the rising star to the Majors, opting to have him skip minor league experience in their pipeline altogether.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 19

Cam Smith, Astros look ride power surge into rematch vs. Padres

Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith will remain under a microscope for the foreseeable future, with his progress at the plate and in the field a source of constant dialogue.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 18

Cam Smith (2 HRs, 4 RBIs) drives Astros past Padres

Rookie Cam Smith clubbed a pair of home runs as the Houston Astros fended off the visiting San Diego Padres 6-4 on Friday in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 16

How is Astros outfielder Smith doing?

A great spring training performance got the young rookie a roster spot. How is he performing early in his career? Cam Smith is one of the most interesting stories for the 2025 Astros.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 12

Watch: Astros' Promising Young Rookie Crushes First Career Home Run

The Houston Astros have been struggling a bit early in the season, entering Friday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Angels at a 5-7. Their promising young rookie outfielder Cam Smith, who made the Opening Day roster after a stellar spring training, had also been scuffling over his first eight MLB games.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Astros No. 1 prospect launches 1st career big league homer

The moment finally arrived for Cam Smith. In the eighth inning of a 14-3 blowout win over the Angels on Friday, the Astros’ top prospect made good on the hype, belting his first career home run — a 370-foot shot that just cleared the Crawford Boxes in left field.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 10

Astros thoughts: LMJ, Smith, Altuve

In NFL terms, the season is in the first quarter of week 2 and the Astros have started…well the season has certainly started. The pitching has been unsustainably good and the offense has been unsustainably bad.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 9

Astros Believe They Have Figured Out Why Cam Smith Is Struggling

The Houston Astros made headlines when they announced their star prospect Cam Smith had made the Opening Day roster despite never playing a game in Triple-A.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Astros Insider Makes Cam Smith Prediction After Rookie's Slow Start

Following a promising camp with the Houston Astros, one that saw him land the starting right fielder job, Cam Smith's first few big league games haven't exactly gone according to plan.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 6

Astros Doing More Harm Than Good Continuing to Play Young Prospect in MLB

The Houston Astros have not gotten off to a good start this season, sitting now at 3-5 and trying to salvage a series victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon before travel West this week for a huge divisional series against the Seattle Mariners.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 4

Astros May Have Made Wrong Decision Accelerating Top Prospect to MLB

The season is just getting started for the Houston Astros, though it would be fair to say things have not gotten off to an ideal start. With a win over

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 29

How Astros Superstar Rookie Can Bolster Franchise’s Future Draft Hopes

The meteoric rise of Cam Smith was probably more than the Houston Astros were looking for when they acquired him in the Kyle Tucker trade. Smith quickly became Houston’s No.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / March 28

After Offseason Drama, Former Astros Legend Will Be Red Sox Full-Time Third Baseman

The Houston Astros have arrived into the season with a clear plan for what they are going to do at the third base position after it was a point of discussion throughout the offseason.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 28

Astros Prospect's Former Coach Had Emotional Reaction to Opening Day Roster News

When a young player like Houston Astros prospect Cam Smith makes the Major Leagues, it's not just an accomplishment for him. It's an achievement for everyone in his life that helped him reach that goal, from friends and family to teachers, coaches and teammates.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27

Astros right fielder Cam Smith gives heartfelt reaction after ‘awesome’ MLB debut

Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith gave a heartfelt reaction to his MLB debut. The 22-year-old has received massive hype going into this season, especially after a very successful Spring Training.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 27

Watch: Astros prospect Smith records hit in first MLB at-bat

Watch: Astros prospect Cam Smith records hit in first MLB at-bat

Astros right fielder Cam Smith began his MLB career in style. On Thursday during Opening Day, Smith knocked a chopper through the gap between first and second base and into right field for his first major-league hit.

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Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Cam Smith Not the Only Astros Prospect to Crack Opening Day Roster

Following a sensational Spring Training, it was announced Tuesday that Cam Smith earned a spot on the Astros’ roster. For those who have not seen the video of how the team chose to tell Smith the news, take a minute to check it out.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Astros surprised their top prospect with emotional career news

The Houston Astros staged an emotional moment for their top prospect as they informed him that he would be making their Opening Day roster. Astros manager Joe Espada informed third baseman Cam Smith that Smith was making the team out of spring camp.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Kyle Tucker trade return makes Astros Opening Day roster

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20

Astros 'having conversations' about top prospect potentially breaking camp

Few players have turned more heads in Spring Training than Astros top prospect Cam Smith. Acquired from the Cubs alongside Isaac Paredes and Hayden Wesneski in the Kyle Tucker trade, Smith was supposed to be the one member of that trio who would not impact the MLB team right away.

Houston Astros News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 17

Report Indicates That Houston Astros Top Prospect Has "Good" Chance to Make Roster

According to Will Kunkel of FOX 26 in Houston, Astros' top prospect Cam Smith has a "good chance" to make the team's Opening Day roster. I am told that Astros #1 prospect Cam Smith has a “GOOD” chance of making the opening day roster, per source.

Houston Astros News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 11

Houston Astros Top Prospect Cam Smith Set to Play Right Field in Spring Training

The Houston Astros left a gap in their lineup when they dealt right fielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs this winter, but they may have scored a potential replacement in the return package.