According to The Athletic's Jim Bowden, while the Braves "are not looking to move on from" veteran second baseman Ozzie Albies, they will still "listen to inquiries" leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.

According to former MLB general manager Jim Bowden of The Athletic, there's one player who fits both descriptions and would be a "perfect fit" in a potential trade deadline deal.

The Houston Astros do not get the credit when it comes to their farm system as a top to bottom group which is anywhere near the best in baseball. Though there a

It’s also not as though Kelly would come in and need to be their ace, as he would likely slide in behind Hunter Brown, who, in 20 starts, has a 2.57 ERA and Framber Valdez, who sports a 2.75 ERA in 19 starts.

Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

P HOENIX - After getting a pivotal win to avert a sweep in Seattle, the Houston Astros begin a three-game series Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rookie left-hander Colton

With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

He's a former Silver Slugger and also helped the Braves win the 2021 World Series. At 28 years old, Albies is also nearing the end of his current deal. While his contract, $35 million over seven years, runs out at the end of 2025, he has two team options for 2026 and 2027 at $7 million each.

Chas McCormick missed nearly two months with an oblique strain and should have chance to help injury-depleted outfield.

The Houston Astros need to be aggressive at the trade deadline to fill the gaps on their roster, even if it costs them their prospects.