With Opening Day for Major League Baseball on Thursday, teams are finalizing their rosters for the start of the regular season and making some boyhood dreams come true in the process.

The call-up announcement is always a special moment for young players getting their first crack at the big leagues, often shared on social media. On Tuesday, the Houston Astros announced their top prospect Cam Smith, who they acquired as the centerpiece of a trade in December, had made their Opening Day roster.

Later, the Astros posted video of Smith learning he was headed to the big leagues. Houston’s manager Joe Espada had Smith’s family surprise him in the clubhouse with the news, bringing him to tears.

“The call up. #BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/5d1HxEFk0l” — Houston Astros (@astros) March 25, 2025

This heartfelt moment was well orchestrated by the Astros, ensuring Smith could share his big occasion with his family face-to-face rather than just a phone call.

Smith, drafted 14th overall by the Cubs last year, excelled in spring training for the Astros, hitting .342/.419/.711 with four home runs in 15 appearances, making it an easy decision to include him in the Opening Day roster. He’ll join the Astros as they kick off the season against the New York Mets.