Astros target left-handed outfield bat ahead of trade deadline

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown highlighted the search for a left-handed outfield bat as the team's primary focus before the August 3 trade deadline. The Astros' outfield has struggled offensively, with a combined.670 OPS, tied for the third-lowest in the majors. Recent personnel changes included sending Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A and adding LaMonte Wade Jr. and Zach Dezenzo. Houston has also seen a lack of plate appearances from left-handed hitters, with Yordan Alvarez being the only regular lefty. The team previously acquired Jesús Sánchez last year but made no further additions to the outfield before opening day.

• 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — 'Main need' for Houston Astros at trade deadline remains elusive left-handed outfield bat