3 Low-Budget Free Agent Signings That Would Really Help Astros

The Houston Astros have had arguably the most disastrous offseason in baseball history this past winter, but despite all of the backlash the team has endured, the 'Stros are looking to compete in 2020.

Since making two World Series in three years and having a multitude of talent beyond their sign stealing, a few free agents can be signed for cheap that could help them get to yet another Fall Classic. Here are three guys the Astros should sign before the season gets underway.

3. Jonathan Lucroy

Lucroy has regressed recently, but he could prove to be a valuable player if signed for cheap. / Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

Jonathan Lucroy could be a low-risk, high-reward kind of player if signed for cheap. While it's unlikely the 33-year-old can rediscover his form from his days in Milwaukee, his veteran experience could still prove valuable for the 'Stros, who are currently set to deploy Martin Maldonado as their starting catcher. Lucroy and Maldonado, both of whom are sharp defensive catchers, could represent a solid tandem behind the plate.

2. Logan Forsythe

Forsythe could be a solid depth piece for the Astros this year. / Adam Hunger/Getty Images

As of now, Aledmys Diaz is the second option at every position in the infield except for shortstop. Besides Yuli Gurriel and Diaz, Dusty Baker has no other options at first base. Signing Logan Forsythe to a cheap deal would not only fill that hole, but not hurt the 'Stros financially. Forsythe isn't the most potent offensive first baseman, but he is a veteran depth piece that could pad the limited options they have behind Gurriel. Not only does Forsythe offer defensive versatility, but he featured in 14 postseason games for the Dodgers in 2017, so he's familiar with the big stages.

1. Brian Dozier

Brian Dozier has been valuable for every team he's played for. / Will Newton/Getty Images

Brian Dozier, once renowned as an All-Star second basemen during his time with the Twins, has been criminally underutilized since being traded in 2018. Dozier has been on back-to-back World Series teams in the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals but has been having a tough time breaking through into a starting role. The Astros could use a player like him to generate some pop off the bench, while also offering some veteran leadership and postseason experience. He's no longer the 40+ home run hitter he was in the past, but Dozier has a lot to offer this Astros team.