The Houston Astros could trade for a new reliever ahead of the MLB deadline, addressing one of their biggest remaining needs.
have fought back into playoff contention, which means that they could become active in the market before the MLB's trade deadline.Bowden stated their biggest needs right now is depth in both the starting rotation and bullpen. Getting more specific, he said the team should be on the lookout for a left-handed reliever.He paints the zone with control rather than over-powering with velocity.
Batters don't get a lot of power when hitting against him, driving up his ground ball rate while only giving up two home runs since the start of 2023. Mason Miller and Ryan Helsley are the biggest names on the market in terms of relievers, but may be too rich for what Houston has at their disposal. Romero would likely be much more affordable.
He's a prospect who plays a position that Houston won't need help at for a long time. That might be too much for the Astros, but it's a nice starting spot for negotiations.Dylan Sanders graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree from the Manship School of Mass Communication in 2023. He was born in raised in Baton Rouge, LA but has also lived in Buffalo, NY.
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