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By Michael DeRosa
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With the Houston Astros fighting to win the AL West, they are expected to be buyers at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
The Astros should be looking to make multiple upgrades to their roster between now and the deadline if they hope to get into the playoffs this year. They have struggled with consistency this season, and that is evidenced by their 53-55 record.
Yet, the Astros' top goal for the trade deadline has now been revealed.
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According to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, the Astros are actively looking to improve their outfield with the trade deadline almost here.
"Astros GM Dana Brown is on the record saying he expects to be a buyer leading up to the trade deadline, and a source said that will be the case so long as the team remains within striking distance of a playoff spot heading into its weekend series against the division-leading Rangers," Gonzalez wrote. "If so, they'll target an outfielder above all else."
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With the Astros' outfielders struggling this season, it makes sense that the Astros are on the hunt for new ones. It would be significant for them if they landed at least one outfielder before the deadline as they look to get into the playoffs.
There are other many outfield trade candidates right now that could be strong fits on the Astros. Among them are Jake McCarthy, Mickey Moniak, Jo Adell, Lars Nootbaar, and Daulton Varsho. With this, the Astros have some options to consider between now and the deadline.
It will be interesting to see what moves the Astros make from here, but it is clear that they are a team to watch very closely.
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