Mark DeRosa proposes rebuild plan for Houston Astros amid playoff push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026

MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa suggested a rebuilding plan for the Houston Astros despite the team sitting just half a game out of a playoff spot. His proposal includes trading Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz to the New York Yankees, Hunter Brown to the Atlanta Braves, and Jeremy Peña to the Boston Red Sox. The Astros, currently in contention, have been performing well, making DeRosa's ideas controversial among fans and analysts alike. As the trade deadline approaches, the Astros are more likely to seek roster improvements.
- •Astros are half a game out of a playoff spot.
- •DeRosa's plan includes major trades of star players.
- •Public reaction to the plan has been largely negative.
- •Astros are expected to look for ways to improve their roster.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Network’s Mark DeRosa makes fool of himself while sharing a plan to rebuild the Houston Astros
"Mark DeRosa has a wild rebuild plan for the Houston Astros who are just half a game out of a playoff spot.
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