Moran made some offseason adjustments to his swing, changes he feels are the reason for his strong performance this spring, Glenn Sattell of MLB.com reports. He's slashing .389/.476/.778 with two home runs and six RBI through 12 spring games.
Moran, a 2013 first-round draft pick that's failed to live up to the hype, reached Houston last season but was overmatched during an early-season callup. After showing little in 511 plate appearances at Triple-A Fresno, Moran was initially bypassed for a September callup before being summoned later in the month. His bounce-back this spring is an encouraging sign following a down season. Moran has played both first and third base during camp, but there's too much competition and he's unlikely to claim a roster spot on Opening Day.