Cease could just be a half-year rental because of all the starting pitchers on Houston's injured list. The Astros have a full rotation sidelined. Lance McCullers, Luis Garcia, Ronel Blanco, Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier and J.P. France are all on the injured list.

An intriguing MLB trade deadline possibility has bubbled up as Thursday draws near: a Carlos Correa reunion with the Houston Astros. The Astros, presently perched atop the American League West standings and in the mix for best record in the AL,

The Astros contacted the Minnesota Twins about Carlos Correa but haven't had serious discussions because of questions of contract, position and payroll