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The Houston Astros have been named a potential landing spot in a trade for a Baltimore Orioles All-Star slugger.
Veteran pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano believes the Baltimore Orioles can still make the 2025 playoffs despite early struggles and trade buzz.
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To interim manager Tony Mansolino and players, the plan remains: Win as much as possible, keep the team together, make the playoffs.
The Astros have a storied history with the trade deadline, making deals over the years to acquire players such as Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander (twice), Zack Greinke, Roberto Osuna, Trey Mancini, Kendall Graveman, and Yusei Kikuchi.
Orioles starters Zach Eflin and Cade Povich are going on injury rehab assignments Sunday while their teammates play their final game before the All-Star break.Eflin, on the 15-day injured list with lower back discomfort,
Walker signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks and, following the 2018 trade of Paul Goldschmidt to the St. Louis Cardinals, became their everyday first baseman in 2019. In his first full season, he appeared in a career-high 152 games, smashing 29 home runs, driving in 73 runs and establishing himself as a middle-of-the-order force.
One could argue that the Houston Astros shouldn't trade any of their top prospects due to the poor state of their farm system, but on the other hand, Houston appears to have another opportunity to win a World Series.
In need of left-handed bats, the Astros are reportedly considering a move for the Orioles outfielder. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.