The Houston Astros will have their most promising young player on the roster when they open their season on Thursday against the New York Mets. Cam Smith, obtained from the Chicago Cubs as part of the Kyle Tucker trade, has made Houston's Opening Day roster, according to The Athletic.

The Astros haven't officially named Smith to the Opening Day roster, but all signs point to it happening. If and when it does, Smith will join an elite of position players to make the big leagues with less than 100 minor league games under their belt.

The Houston Astros will carry prospect Cam Smith on their opening day roster, team officials said Tuesday, culminating a rapid ascent by the 22-year-old to the majors. Smith, acquired by the Astros in their trade of Kyle Tucker to the Cubs,