2019 American League West previews

Note: All rotations and lineups are projections.
HOUSTON ASTROS
2018 record: 103-59
2018 run differential: Plus-263
2018 AL rank in OPS: 5th
2018 AL rank in WHIP: 1st
Manager: A.J. Hinch
Rotation: Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, Wade Miley, Collin McHugh, Brad Peacock
Bullpen: Ryan Pressly, Dean Deetz, Hector Rendon, Chris Devenski, Will Harris, Cionel Perez, Josh James
Closer: Roberto Osuna
Lineup: 1B Yuli Gurriel, 2B Jose Altuve, SS Carlos Correa, 3B Alex Bregman, C Max Stassi/Robinson Chirinos