After a rough start to the year, the idea of the Astros selling at the trade deadline was starting to make a lot of sense. Instead, Houston has battled back and looks like they could be one of the best teams in the American League despite a seemingly endless line of injuries.

With the need for outfielders strong in today's MLB, McCormick's drawing trade interest isn't a surprise. He's shown the ability to be a high-profile outfielder, even if it hasn't come to fruition in recent years.

Astros beat writer Matt Kawahara answers readers' questions about Yordan Alvarez's status, the upcoming MLB trade deadline and other topics.

The Houston Astros have been riding high over the past several weeks, vaulting into first place in the stout AL West. However, team is also beginning to see the

The positive update from Espada is welcome news, as Paredes has been one of the best Astros' hitters in 2025, and losing him for an extended amount of time could've hurt their chance of securing the AL West.