Houston pursued Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller in trade talks, as the Astros scramble to fix their depleted rotation.

"One trade candidate mentioned by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand who could make sense for the Phillies is Astros catcher Yainer Diaz, who hit 20 home runs in 2025 and has significant offensive potential despite poor defense behind the plate," DeRosa wrote.

The Rays, Pirates and Astros exchanged six players on Dec. 19, with Tampa Bay shipping All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh.

MLB's trade market heated up on Friday, as the hot stove produced an intradivision deal sending Rays promising starting pitcher Shane Baz to the Orioles in exchange for four prospects, as well as a three-team deal headlined by Rays All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe landing in Pittsburgh with the Pirates.

Orioles gain momentum in the race for Ranger Suarez as Astros stay interested, and the Phillies’ stance remains uncertain.

With the expected loss of Framber Valdez in free agency, the Astros are looking for starting pitching in a trade.

A week after the Winter Meetings, and what have the Houston Astros done? Well, to put it simply, next to nothing when it comes to achieving their main goals. As

Former Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado announced his MLB retirement in October. He will still stay heavily involved in professional baseball when 2026 arrives.

The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros have already linked this offseason on a trade, but could a bigger deal be in store again soon?

Third base has been a bit of a revolving door for the Houston Astros since the end of the 2023 season. Alex Bregman, their long-time third baseman, left in free agency and joined the Boston Red Sox for 2024.

With his engagement marking an important step in his personal life, Pena will eventually turn his attention back to the field as the Astros look to rebound in 2026. His breakout in 2025 added to an already impressive list of accomplishments, as he is a one-time All-Star, Gold Glove winner and World Series MVP.