Houston Astros are betting on Asia. Taiwan is their latest focus.

The Houston Astros have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs and sports authority to expand player scouting, talent cultivation, and baseball development. Astros owner Jim Crane and Taiwanese pitcher Kai-wei Teng traveled to Taiwan to formalize the partnership during a signing ceremony with local officials, including Deputy Director of Athletics Hung Chih-chang.

The agreement builds on the franchise's ongoing expansion into Asia, following the hiring of regional scouts in 2025 and the signing of Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai. The initiative focuses on player training in the United States, talent exchanges, and potential commercial collaborations, though specific details regarding tryouts and camps remain to be finalized.