Nightingale: Astros Will Trade Jake Meyers and Winter Meetings Begin

Join Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey for the Locked On Astros podcast as they look ahead to the winter meetings. Bob Nightengale says that Jake Meyers will be traded. Is Justin Verlander basically a done deal? When will the Ryan Weiss deal be made official? What if the Astros get the first overall pick?Houston Astros shake up their winter strategy as Jake Myers hits the trading block. Could a major move be looming at MLB’s Winter Meetings? With the team hunting for controllable, young pitching, fans wonder which high-potential arms—like Mitch Keller or Miami’s top prospects—might be headed to Minute Maid Park. Is Myers’ defensive prowess more valuable on Houston’s roster or in a blockbuster deal?Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey break down Jim Crane’s luxury tax philosophy, the team’s reluctance to sign big-name free agents, and the mutual interest in Justin Verlander’s return. The episode spotlights the Astros’ dire need for starting pitching, potential second base upgrades, and the importance of building depth to avoid another injury-plagued campaign. Plus, exclusive insights on Houston’s first shot at an MLB draft lottery pick and how Dana Brown’s decisions could shape the franchise’s future. Will the Astros make a splash or stay conservative?Locked On Astros is your daily Houston Astros podcast, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey. As part of the Locked On Podcast Network, we bring you the latest Astros news, in-depth game analysis, player updates, and exclusive insights — every single weekday.Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual listener, stay connected with everything happening in Astros baseball. Tune in on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, never to miss an episode.🎧 Subscribe today and make Locked On Astros part of your daily routine — perfect for your commute, workout, or coffee break. 📺 We’re growing fast on YouTube — help us reach 20,000 subscribers by subscribing now and joining the best Houston Astros community online!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQhttps://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstrosFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAstros?sid=YouTubeLocked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB#Astros #HoustonAstros #MLBSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietReady to level up your confidence ? Head to https://rugiet.com and use promo code LOCKEDONMLB for 15% off your first order.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.