The five Astros who are likely to be most affected by the MLB rules changes.
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Most of the offseason"to do" list is done, with the most pressing issues between now and the start of the season being possible contract extensions for rising All Stars like ace starter Framber Valdez and right fielder Kyle Tucker. The team was able to get a deal done with Cristian Javier, but Valdez and Tucker remain unsigned beyond the next few years of salary arbitration eligibility.
Pitchers will also be limited to two disengagements from the mound per plate appearance with a runner on first. The disengagements reset the clock. Generally, I think these are all changes for the positive, for the sake of the game overall, but honestly, the main thing I really care about is how these rules affect the 2023 Houston Astros. There are positives and negatives in terms of effect on our hometown team, and that's probably a sign that the rules are well thought out.
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