What Does Current WAR Tell Us About the Astros Catcher Situation Right Now?
Thomas Nestico of TJStats broke down the top WAR player currently on each team by position and by division. Today, we are going to look at the catcher position: Yainer Diaz hasn’t just been the worst catcher on his team. He isn’t just the worst catcher in the AL West.
He’s tied as the worst […]
HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 16: Yainer Diaz #21 of the Houston Astros tags out Tyler Freeman #2 of the Colorado Rockies at home plate to end the fifth inning at Daikin Park on April 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images Thomas Nestico of TJStats broke down the top WAR player currently on each team by position and by division. Today, we are going to look at the catcher position: WAR Leaders by Division — Catcher pic.
twitter. com/eytI82NU9W — Thomas Nestico (@TJStats) April 20, 2026 Yainer Diaz hasn’t just been the worst catcher on his team. He isn’t just the worst catcher in the AL West.
He’s tied as the worst catcher in MLB. That’s a statement. When Yainer first came up to Houston, his defense would be a work in progress but he showed strong pop times and a powerful arm.
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