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Michael Kadlick

Prospect Cam Smith Was Brought to Tears Upon Making Astros' Opening Day Roster

Astros infielder Cam Smith rounds second base. | Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Cam Smith's dreams came true on Tuesday afternoon when, at just 22 years old, he was told by his family in the Houston Astros' clubhouse that he made the team's opening day roster.

Originally a first-round pick of the Cubs in 2024, the 6'3" third baseman played just 32 minor league games last season before being traded to the Astros this past December as part of a deal for Kyle Tucker.

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