Houston All-Star Hunter Brown endured his most lopsided stat line of a brilliant first half Tuesday against Cleveland.

Though the Astros may be able to piece together a rotation with their collection of unproven youngsters and veterans returning from injury, it is clear they could use some more stability in the back of their rotation. This is why ESPN’s Jeff Passan identified Kansas City Royals workhorse Seth Lugo as their best match at the trade deadline.

Astros closer Josh Hader has pitched enough innings at Daikin Park to understand that any fly ball that’s hit in the air to left field has the potential to bring damage. Especially with the bases loaded and in the 10th inning of a tied game.

In an ESPN article from MLB Insider Jeff Passan, he named one player each team in the playoff race should add before the trade deadline. For the Houston Astros, Passan believes the Astros should trade for Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo.

The Guardians won the series opener last night, 7-5, to snap a ten-game losing streak. Jose Ramirez and David Fry each homered to spark the Guardians’ attack and Houston’s offense was limited to just five hits by Tanner Bibee and four relievers.

Don't let the hydrangeas fool you. The man they call 'Diesel' takes his tattoos and love of baseball seriously.

Jim Bowden of The Athletic proposed a trade that would resolve such an issue, as he has the Astros swinging a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays for second baseman Brandon Lowe. In return, he has the Astros sending either Walker Janek or Brice Matthews.

Hunter Brown's ERA of 1.74 and his .175 opponents' average were among the lowest of any qualified starter in the majors.

— Houston Astros (@astros) December 13, 2024 Brown may have formed a far better rapport, but even that may not change Crane’s aversion to massive contracts or his wariness of the luxury tax.

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