It probably looked like a good idea at the time, putting the Astros, the worst team in both leagues in the American League to create a rivalry. But now the Texas Rangers, a usually good team are 21 games out and the Houston Astros are 19˝ games out, the Rangers in Last (sixth place) and the Astros 1˝ ahead of them in fifth place.
We could've done similar in other markets. Move the Mets into the American League to be in the same division as the Yankees. Or the LA Angels be moved into the National League to be with the Dodgers. Even move the Chicago Cubs into the American League to be with the White Sox. Or move the Athletics into the National League to be with the Giants. But I think these would likewise be really bad ideas.
So what have we learned from this? Don't Mess With The Order. Hopefully MLB found that out too.
Sorry. Just a rant about what should and what should never be.