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The Houston Astros are eyeing Rays infielder Brandon Lowe as a potential trade deadline addition to boost their left-handed hitting.

According to The Athletic's Jim Bowden, while the Braves "are not looking to move on from" veteran second baseman Ozzie Albies, they will still "listen to inquiries" leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.

However, he has a track record of pitching well in the postseason, and that is something that could benefit a team such as the Astros. The veteran right-hander spent two years in Houston and even closed out the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving Houston their first ring.

With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

The Twins are now listening to offers for their rental players, reports the New York Post. They would have to be blown away to move controllable players like Jhoan Duran and Joe R

News Astros Star’s Name Being Thrown Around in Blockbuster Trade Idea. The Houston Astros have decisions to make on a couple of infielders and this scenario has them trading one to an AL rival.

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have been tied to one another in a rare in-division deal.

Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has a "pretty significant" hamstring injury. They might trade for another bat. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.