And during an appearance on Foul Territory, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal believes the Astros, despite their weaker prospects, will be involved at the deadline. Rosenthal had a firm stance that the Astros would be aggressive at the deadline.

Houston managed just four hits in opening loss to Seattle and despite Astros' pitching injuries, adding more offense is becoming priority.

The Seattle Mariners will usher in the second half of the season on Friday night when they take on the Houston Astros for the first of three games at T-Mobile Park. And the M's will apparently get a huge break in this series,