Cease could just be a half-year rental because of all the starting pitchers on Houston's injured list. The Astros have a full rotation sidelined. Lance McCullers, Luis Garcia, Ronel Blanco, Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier and J.P. France are all on the injured list.

It seems a given the Astros are going to trade for a bat before this week's trade deadline, but who's it going to be? We took a look at 10 options believed to be available that would fit in Houston.

The Orioles are willing to move more than expiring contracts at the deadline.An industry source confirmed tonight that the Orioles are trading infielder Ramón Urías to the Astros.Urías doesn’t reach free agency until after the 2026 season.

The Houston Astros got their third baseman, acquiring Ramon Urias and cash considerations from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday for minor-league pitching prospect Twine Palmer.

The Houston Astros are in the top spot in the AL West at the MLB trade deadline, but adding a pitcher like Justin Verlander helps a lot.

The Houston Astros pounded the Washington Nationals 9-1 on Wednesday afternoon to take the series from the National League foes. Houston moved to 62-47 on the s

The Houston Astros' offense had its second good game in a row and Jose Altuve had his 41st four-hit game to beat Washington before trade deadline.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Jose Altuve on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as the Houston Astros take on the Washington Nationals.