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MLB Rumors: Targets for Orioles, Astros plus Mets calculation on Justin Verlander

By Robert Murray

Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field on July 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field on July 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /
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MLB Rumors: What are the Astros targeting at the trade deadline?

The Houston Astros‘ top priority ahead of the trade deadline was to add a reliever, specifically one that is controllable through 2023, and they accomplished that by re-acquiring reliever Kendall Graveman from the Chicago White Sox.

And the Astros are not done.

Now, the Astros are targeting a left-handed bat and a starting pitcher. One name that has been linked to Houston by rival executives is Oakland A’s slugger Seth Brown, who has hit a mere .197/.278/.394 with 10 home runs and 28 RBI, and could benefit from a change of scenery. He has hit 20 and 25 home runs in his last two full seasons.

With Graveman acquired, the Astros have filled their No. 1 need. But they will be very active on the phone in the coming days.

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