The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last year. Even with Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa around, they could not recreate their old magic. The Astros are now expected to lose Framber Valdez in free agency and are looking to add pitching in a trade. The Athletic's Chandler Rome has more on who they could trade in search of a starter.

“…Multiple sources said Houston believes its best avenue to acquire an established starting pitcher is via trade. There is considerable interest from other teams in both center fielder Jake Meyers and right fielder Jesús Sánchez, though Sánchez’s dismal performance after the trade deadline may impact his value,” Rome reported.

The Jake Meyers trade conversation has been out there in the early stages of the offseason. Accord

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