MLB Trade Rumors

The Astros have a well-known need in the rotation, and general manager Dana Brown, never afraid to speak candidly, was open about his desire to upgrade/deepen the rotation mix in the next eight days in a recent appearance on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (X link, with audio). “Try go to big and see if there’s a deal that makes sense for the organization,” Brown said of his … [Read more...] about GM Dana Brown On Astros’ Starting Pitching Pursuit

Michael Soroka only three pitches in today’s outing before leaving with what the White Sox announced as right shoulder soreness.  More will be known once Soroka undergoes testing, though shoulder inflammation brought an early end to both his 2022 and 2023 seasons, and he had other shoulder issues in his first two Major League seasons in 2018-19.  Beyond these shoulder problems, … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Soroka, Harvey, McCullers, Pederson

The Astros are pulling back a bit on right-hander Luis Garcia’s rehab process after he didn’t rebound well follow his most recent start in the minors, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle) on Friday. Kawahara went on to note that Espada emphasized that Garcia had not suffered a setback, although plans for the righty to throw a … [Read more...] about Astros Notes: Garcia, Verlander, Tucker

The Astros have signed veteran utility bat Aledmys Diaz to a minor league deal, per a team announcement. Diaz is set to report to the club’s complex in Florida rather than immediately be assigned to a minor league club. The news is something of a homecoming for Diaz, as he was a key piece in the Astros’ bench mix between the club’s acquisition of him from the Blue Jays during … [Read more...] about Astros Sign Aledmys Diaz To Minor League Deal

The Astros’ recent hot streak has positioned Houston as a clear buyer heading into the July 30 trade deadline. At 46-44 (including 13-4 over their past 17 games), they’re two games back of the division-leading Mariners and 3.5 back in the Wild Card hunt. Among their deadline targets, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, are at least one starting pitcher and an extra bat — … [Read more...] about Astros Seeking Rotation Help, First Base Upgrade