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The Houston Astros are reportedly open to listening to commerce gives for 2 of their gamers this offseason.
Per The Athletic’s Chandler Rome, Houston is “receiving commerce inquiries” about outfielder Kyle Tucker and is open to dealing him together with beginning pitcher Framber Valdez.
“A number of individuals accustomed to the membership’s pondering stated (basic supervisor Dana) Brown is open to dealing considered one of Tucker or starter Framber Valdez, each of whom are set to make greater than $15 million throughout their closing journey via the arbitration course of,” Rome wrote.
Astros basic supervisor Dana Brown made it clear Houston is not in a rush to commerce anybody however is keen to take heed to gives from different groups.
“We’re not attempting to aggressively transfer anyone out the door, but when somebody needs to speak, that is a part of being on the Winter Conferences,” Brown stated, per Rome. “Generally guys will suppose exterior the field and say, ‘Hey would you guys do that man or that man.’ If it would not make sense, we would not do it. It could actually should make sense. We’re workforce and we’re not motivated to maneuver any of those guys.”
Tucker, who shall be 28 by the beginning of the 2025 season, had 23 house runs, 49 RBI, a .289 batting common and a .993 OPS final season regardless of enjoying simply 78 video games. In his final wholesome season in 2023, Tucker had 29 homers and 112 RBI.
Given his age and caliber, a commerce for Tucker might possible lead to a haul of gifted prospects.
The identical goes for Valdez, who had the sixth-best ERA within the majors at 2.91 and recorded a 15-7 document throughout 28 appearances.
Brown additionally appears assured that the Astros would handle with out both Tucker or Valdez saying he thinks Houston might win the division with out one of many stars.
The Astros, two years faraway from their final World Collection victory, failed to succeed in the divisional collection for the primary time since 2016 final season and are looking for methods to enhance. Parting with considered one of their key gamers might be a solution.
