Sitting at an American League-worst 11-19, it's fair to say that the Houston Astros haven't gotten off to the start that they had hoped for. There's no singular cause for the club's struggles, injuries, pitching woes and poor defense have all contributed to a shaky first 30 games. Losing is not something that the Astros franchise is accustomed to of late. The 2017 and 2022 World Series champions have reached the playoffs in eight of the past nine seasons and have finished with a winning record in 10 of their past 11. Even in snapping an eight-year postseason streak in 2025, they still managed to win 87 games. At this point in 2026, Houston is on pace for a 59-103 record. Is the Astros' Hole Already Too Big? Houston Astros manager Joe Espada | Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images While being eight games under .500 with more than 130 games remaining is hardly an overwhelming obstacle to overcome, some suggest that there is already reason to panic.…