Houston Astros: Three players due for a breakout in the ALDS
Player #1: Brian McCann
It has been a rough go for Brian McCann this season, missing a good chunk of the season after injuring his right knee, requiring surgery. He has appeared in only 63 games this season and he certainly had to knock the rust off after returning back to the lineup Sep. 1.
But I think McCann is overdue for a breakout as he’s batting .286 over the last two weeks and he’s just itching for an opportunity to make his mark on the postseason. His veteran presence behind the plate as well as his defense is always appreciated but I think he’s going to shine when we least expect starting with this series.
Maldonado did get the start for Game 1 against the Indians and that might be the case for Game 2 but McCann eventually is going to get his shot in this series.
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He’ll be going up against Carlos Carrasco likely near the bottom of the lineup but I still see McCann being able to do some damage and help this offense put up as many runs as possible.
McCann has hit .167 with a .833 OPS through six career at-bats against Carrasco but the fact that he’s hit one homer and was able to grab two ribbies off of him over time is definitely encouraging to know that it will be his time to shine.
McCann’s slash line against the Indians has been .210/.259/.411 with a .671 OPS through 135 plate appearances in his career so I think history will be kind to him and I do see some strong odds of him being able to bring a guy home with his bat.
We’ll have to see but I’ve got my fingers crossed.