With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

The Houston Astros could stand to improve at the trade deadline, but that improvement might not happen through actual trades.

News Astros Star’s Name Being Thrown Around in Blockbuster Trade Idea. The Houston Astros have decisions to make on a couple of infielders and this scenario has them trading one to an AL rival.

Rotation help headlines Astros’ most likely trade path this summer General manager Dana Brown is likely to pursue roster upgrades in June and July as the Astros eye another trip to the Fall Classic.

The Houston Astros have taken the league by storm in 2025 and have World Series aspirations, but what moves could they make at the deadline?

Now, the Astros can certainly get a lot in a trade for Tucker or Valdez, but their team would be worse, at least in 2025. Plus, with both Tucker and Valdez in their final year of club control ...

“The St. Louis Cardinals remain undecided whether they will trade closer Ryan Helsley at the deadline, but since they don’t plan to tender him a qualifying offer, they realize they may have no choice but to move him with at least five contenders showing interest,” Nightengale wrote.