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Astros’ Trade Deadline Strategy Revealed After Injury List Reaches Breaking Point
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 24 – The Astros face a roster depleted by 17 injured players and prioritize acquiring starting pitchers and left-handed power hitters to maintain AL West competitiveness.
- Tuesday night, after Lance McCullers Jr. became the 17th injured-list addition, the Astros rework their trade strategy as they near the July 31 deadline.
- Following a relentless wave of injuries, General Manager Dana Brown shifted focus to left-handed bat as pressing priority, declaring a strategic move to bolster the lineup.
- Right-Hander Lance McCullers Jr. was placed on the injured list, Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco are out for the season after Tommy John surgery, and Cristian Javier, Spencer Arrighetti, Luis Garcia, and J.P. France are on rehab assignments.
- The Astros are eyeing Eugenio Suarez, considering Amed Rosario, and if the Suarez pursuit stalls, Willi Castro is the fallback plan.
- With the deadline one week away, league-wide demand for starters creates uncertainty, and Astros will target relief pitchers if starter deals don't materialize.
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