Astros may consider selling players ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Houston Astros are leaning towards becoming sellers as the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3. Experts suggest this strategy could benefit the team, which is not having a strong season. The Astros possess valuable trade assets, including Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes, while Yordan Alvarez is viewed as untouchable. Instead of a complete rebuild, they could offload players with expiring contracts to capitalize on a seller's market. There is speculation around trading Jeremy Pena due to contract negotiations.
- •Astros are trending towards being sellers this season
- •Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes are viewed as trade chips
- •Yordan Alvarez considered untouchable
- •Potential to trade Jeremy Pena amid contract issues
- •Trade deadline is August 3, 2026
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Why Astros should act as sellers to 'take advantage' of trade deadline market
"This trade deadline plan for the Astros would make a lot of sense.
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