Astros predicted to make tough trade decision at deadline after disastrous start
The Houston Astros are facing a challenging start to the 2026 MLB season, prompting predictions they may become trade deadline sellers. Analyst Kerry Miller suggests the team could offload expiring assets like Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker despite not executing a full rebuild. While Yordan Alvarez remains a valuable trade candidate, trading him could jeopardize the team's competitiveness in the near term.
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