Astros pursue starting pitcher ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Houston Astros General Manager Dana Brown has indicated that adding a starting pitcher is a priority despite previously stating that an outfield bat was the focus. The Astros have inquired about San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb, but he is reportedly unavailable. The Astros are evaluating their options in a market characterized by high prices for starting pitching. The Giants have plans to trade Heliot Ramos while considering partial salary relief for starter Robbie Ray, who has a solid performance this season but is also a free agent at season's end.
- •Astros express interest in Giants pitcher Logan Webb.
- •Dana Brown prioritizes starting pitching over outfield bat.
- •Giants plan to retain outfielder Jung Hoo Lee.
- •Heliot Ramos is on the trading block for the Giants.
- •Robbie Ray could be traded with salary considerations.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Are the Astros Ready to Swing Big for a Starter?
"While Astros GM Dana Brown has publicly maintained that acquiring an outfield bat is his top priority, the buzz in inner circles for the last few weeks has been that the Astros are very focused on adding a starting pitcher. While the price for a starter will undoubtedly be very high in a clear seller’s […]
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