Astros: 5 players who won’t be on the roster by August 1

Astros rumors: Grae Kessinger will be replaced with a trade acquisition before the deadline

This month, the Astros called up the 25-year-old prospect Grae Kessinger to make his MLB debut and provide them some depth across the infield. Kessinger hasn’t been given much of a chance to prove whether or not he is ready for the big leagues, but in his first 14 plate appearances, he’s tallied one hit and four free passes.

The young infielder doesn’t appear to be a huge difference maker for Houston, which is exactly what they need to chase down the Rangers in the AL West.

The Astros haven’t been in this kind of situation at the trade deadline in a few years, where they are trailing in their own division. But 2023 has been much different and this huge difference doesn’t allow them to experiment with prospects past the trade deadline. The fact of the matter is the Astros don’t have time to find out whether or not Grae Kessinger has what it takes to compete on a postseason roster. They need a player that has proven they are MLB-ready, and this is done through trades.

Kessinger has provided good depth so far and his future appears bright, but the 2023 Astros need contributors right now if they plan on winning back-to-back World Series. Grae Kessinger likely won’t last on the roster past the trade deadline.