Astros Target Power Hitters and Pitchers | Houston Astros News

The Astros are on the hunt before the trade deadline, eyeing a left-handed outfielder and a right-handed reliever — with Mickey Moniak and Jake McCarthy from the Rockies leading the charge. Both are having strong seasons, despite Moniak’s OBP struggles and McCarthy’s early slump. On the pitching front, they’re circling Cy Young contender Tarik Skubal (post-surgery, elite stuff) and Sonny Gray (AL wins leader, unique contract situation). Skubal’s price tag may be prohibitive, but Gray’s availability — with Cardinals picking up part of his salary — makes him intriguing. With a history of surprise moves, Houston’s front office is exploring every angle to stack for a deep playoff run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15ecfb44a1df23d4