The Houston Astros will have to go back to the drawing board to bring in a lineup upgrade after one of their rumored targets was traded to a surprise team.
Even though they are expected to eventually land an upgrade before July 30 comes and goes, the need for them to rush and accomplish something is a bit overstated considering the amount of talent already on this roster, and those they'll get back from the injured list.
Dana Brown said they would prefer to bring in someone who could fill the No. 3 or 4 spot in their rotation, so that seems to eliminate the possibility of putting together a blockbuster deal for someone like Blake Snell. Going the rental, back-of-the-rotation route could also allow them to pursue an upgrade at first base. A player the Astros were said to have interest in was All-Star Isaac Paredes who was looking more and more like he would be on the move following the fire sale taking place for the Even though his usual position is at third base, there was some thought Houston would look to utilize him at first base, giving them a platoon option with the left-handed Jon Singleton. Although it would be unorthodox, the slugger would certainly provide a boost to this lineup.made a deal to acquire the All-Star in a shocking move considering many around the league expected them to become sellers. In return, the Rays are getting back rising star Christopher Morel, No. 29 overall prospect, pitcher Hunter Bigge, and another pitching prospect Ty Johnson, So, as Houston figures out what they want to do ahead of the deadline, one of their top targets is now off the board.Brad Wakai graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism. While an undergrad, he did work at the student radio station covering different Penn State athletic programs like football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and other sports. Brad currently covers the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros for Sports Illustrated/FanNation. He is also the Lead Contributor for Nittany Lions Wire of Gannett Media where he continues to cover Penn State athletics. Brad is the host of the sports podcast I Said What I Said, discussing topics across the NFL, College Football, the NBA and other sports. You can follow him on Twitter: @bwakai
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