Matthews was a fringe candidate to join the 2025 Astros roster after advancing through various levels in the minor league system. Still, after spending more time at second base and hitting .283 with 10 homers, 39 RBIs and 25 steals, Matthews was chosen to play in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game.

The Rays got Boyle from the A’s over the winter as the primary return in the Jeffrey Springs trade and introduced him to a splitter as a replacement for a poor changeup. He’s quickly taken to it, and he’s been throwing it 91-94 mph to go along with his 96-100 mph heater.

Nebraska baseball fans will have another alum to root for in Major League Baseball beginning on Friday. Brice Matthews, the former Husker infielder who spent t