Astros show interest in Moniak, McCarthy, Skubal, and Gray

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Astros show interest in Moniak, McCarthy, Skubal, and Gray
Summary

The Houston Astros are actively pursuing outfielders Mickey Moniak and Jake McCarthy, along with starting pitchers Tarik Skubal and Sonny Gray, as the trade deadline approaches. Astros' needs include a left-handed outfield power bat, a starting pitcher, and a right-handed leverage reliever. Moniak is currently having a strong season with the Rockies, batting.282 with 15 home runs, while McCarthy also enjoys a productive year at.307. Skubal, a two-time AL Cy Young Award winner, is recovering from elbow surgery and may be considered despite potential cost concerns.

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  • Astros targeting Mickey Moniak and Jake McCarthy for outfield help
  • Moniak batting.282 with 15 HRs this season
  • McCarthy hitting.307 with 9 HRs and 14 stolen bases
  • Skubal is recovering from recent elbow surgery, under watch
  • Sonny Gray also on Astros' radar as potential trade target
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  • 3:49 PMYahoo SportsAstros Targeting OF, SP at Deadline: Moniak, McCarthy, Skubal, Gray
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The Houston Astros offseason checklist had at the very top: Starting Pitcher, Lefthanded OF Power Bat, Righty Leverage Reliever. As we approach the trade deadline, those have not changed. Further adding to this, in his latest Sunday Notebook, longtime MLB reporter and insider Bob Nightengale mentioned the following about the Astros: The Houston Astros, badly […]

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