David Hensley

David Hensley

28-Year-Old DHDH
Houston Astros
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Hensley saw 94 plate appearances across 30 games for Houston in 2023 and frankly struggled as he slashed .119/.213/.167 before being sent back to Triple-A for good in August. Things didn't go much better for the 27-year-old in the minors posting a .220/.365/.356 line in 293 plate appearances with Sugar Land. After impressing in a short stint in 2022, it was a backwards step for Hensley who is likely now on the outside looking in at a roster spot in 2024. It's possible Hensley could make the team out of spring, but if he does he'll likely be limited to being a bench bat in a utility role as he's capable of playing multiple infield roles as well as corner outfield. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year contract with the Astros in March of 2023.
Optioned to Triple-A
DHHouston Astros  AAA
March 19, 2024
The Astros optioned Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Hensley went just 6-for-34 with 17 strikeouts this spring. The 27-year-old will be utilized in a utility role with Sugar Land.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
 
 
+43%
OPS vs LHP
2024
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2023
 
 
+124%
OPS vs LHP
2022
 
 
+28%
OPS vs RHP
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2022vs Left .673 50 7 1 3 0 .214 .340 .333
Since 2022vs Right .470 78 12 1 5 1 .155 .231 .239
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Left .586 35 5 1 1 0 .167 .286 .300
2023vs Right .262 59 7 0 2 1 .093 .169 .093
2022vs Left .883 15 2 0 2 0 .333 .467 .417
2022vs Right 1.127 19 5 1 3 0 .353 .421 .706
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Since 2022
 
 
+31%
OPS at Home
2024
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2023
 
 
+40%
OPS at Home
2022
 
 
+12%
OPS at Home
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2022Home .619 66 9 1 5 1 .193 .303 .316
Since 2022Away .474 62 10 1 3 0 .161 .242 .232
2024Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Home .442 48 6 0 2 1 .146 .271 .171
2023Away .315 46 6 1 1 0 .093 .152 .163
2022Home 1.076 18 3 1 3 0 .313 .389 .688
2022Away .962 16 4 0 2 0 .385 .500 .462
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Chance to rejoin big-league club?
DHHouston Astros  AAA
May 23, 2023
Hensley could be in the mix to be recalled by the Astros after Jose Altuve exited Tuesday's game against the Brewers with an unspecified injury, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Hensley was demoted last week when Altuve made his return from a fractured thumb, and a quick return to the majors appears possible. The 27-year-old Hensley struggled mightily prior to being sent down with a .403 OPS and 37.2 percent strikeout rate in 86 plate appearances, so even if called up, he's unlikely to see significant playing time.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hensley made his major-league debut in late August and played in only 16 games during the final six weeks of the regular season, but he took advantage of the playing time with a 1.027 OPS in 34 plate appearances. He spent most of the campaign at the Triple-A level and had a .298/.420/.478 slash line, and he should open 2023 with the big-league club. The Astros bolstered their infield with the signing of Jose Abreu, and there's not much room in the lineup for Hensley. He should operate as a bench bat but could receive more opportunities if/when injuries hit the team.
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Sent back to Triple-A
DHHouston Astros  AAA
August 23, 2023
Houston optioned Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
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Returns to majors
DHHouston Astros  AAA
August 12, 2023
Hensley was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Sent back to Triple-A
DHHouston Astros  AAA
July 26, 2023
Houston optioned Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Returns to majors
DHHouston Astros  AAA
July 6, 2023
Hensley was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Optioned to Triple-A
DHHouston Astros  AAA
May 19, 2023
The Astros optioned Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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