The Houston Astros are in the market for a starting pitcher at the trade deadline, but it won't be for this Miami Marlins struggling ace.

Rays Make Trade With Astros After Shane McClanahan News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros enter Friday atop the American League West standings. Owning a 4.5 game lead over the second place Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels, the Astros look primed for another postseason appearance.

Back in 2018 and 2019, Whitley was the Astros' top prospect and was ranked inside the top ten overall. In 2022, Whitley dropped to fifth within the Astros organization, and in 2023, Whitley dropped out of the top 20 prospects in Houston.

Why the Houston Astros must avoid trading top pitching prospect Miguel Ullola before the 2025 deadline to protect their future.

The Houston Astros head into the weekend fresh off another series win. They seem to be finding their footing ahead of the incoming dog days of summer. After a r

According to an article from Dylan Sanders of Sports Illustrated, the Astros are predicted to trade for Diamondbacks All-Star starter Zac Gallen. "He's been a consistent NL Cy Young candidate over the last couple of years," Sanders writes. "But a step back this season could make him an affordable option."

Christian Walker went 8-for-42 across his next 12 games, negating whatever nirvana the superstition may have spurred. He averaged at least a 96.5 exit velocity during eight of those 12 contests, continuing a confluence of poor luck and putrid results.

The Houston Astros lead their division, but have problems in their rotation. Joe Espada could use the opening to give one prospect a shot.