Astros seek pitching help ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Houston Astros are approaching the MLB trade deadline while currently sitting 4.0 games back in the AL West. A high-ranking executive emphasized that their top need is pitching, stating, "pitching, pitching and more pitching." The team's pitching staff has struggled this season, allowing 503 runs, ranking fifth-worst in the league. With the recent trade of Lance McCullers, the Astros are positioned to acquire a high-priced starter or reliever to bolster their rotation and bullpen for a postseason run.
- •Astros are 4.0 games back in the AL West.
- •Team's executive emphasizes need for pitching.
- •Current pitching staff ranks fifth-worst in MLB with 503 runs allowed.
- •Astros traded McCullers, creating $12.5 million in cap space.
- •Potential targets include Robbie Ray and Kevin Gausman.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Astros exec reveals top trade deadline need with five-word answer
"This five-word answer is all about one specific need.
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