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Trading Jeremy Peña makes sense for the Houston Astros eventually, but a messy CBA fight makes this the wrong offseason to pull the trigger.
If nothing else, the Lance McCullers Jr. trade has opened up space for the Houston Astros ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.
Dana Brown's blunt statements point to a clear vision for the Houston Astros at the trade deadline, but whether he'll target the right needs is a question.
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Tatsuya Imai silenced the Marlins for six innings, but the Houston Astros still don't know which version of him shows up in the second half or how that shapes their deadline plan.
Jeff Passan's assessment might validate the Houston Astros' trade deadline plans, but it still feels like a situation without a real solution.
The Houston Astros DFA'ing Nate Pearson is another black mark on Dana Brown's record in acquiring cheap pitching, setting the scene for more potential failures.
The Houston Astros have made their trade deadline aspirations as buyers clear both through their words and their actions, such as the Lance McCullers Jr. trade.
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