Astros manager Joe Espada addressed the team about his big-league moment, and once he brought Smith's family into the clubhouse, the rookie couldn't hold back tears. He knew exactly what the surprise meant. He'll be in Houston on Thursday.

As Joe Espada aspired to be a big league manager, he dreamed of one day making a future player’s call-up to the Major Leagues a special moment.

Smith made the Houston Astros’ Opening Day roster, three league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday, completing his six-week captivation of an entire coaching staff and clubhouse. The 22-year-old phenom is expected to start in right field on Thursday when Houston hosts the New York Mets at Daikin Park.