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Hunter Brown
Extension unlikely
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, "it's difficult to envision" Brown and the Astros agreeing to a contract extension.
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Kyle Tucker
Chance to be traded?
The Astros could attempt to trade Tucker during the offseason in order to replenish their depleted farm system, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Ryan Pressly
Trade being discussed
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros have had internal discussions about trading Pressly, though a full no-trade clause complicates any potential negotiations.
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Framber Valdez
Possible trade chip?
The Astros could look to trade Valdez during the offseason if the organization prioritizes replenishing the farm system, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Alex Bregman
Offer coming from Houston
According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, Astros GM Dana Brown indicated the organization will be offering Bregman a contract.
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Yusei Kikuchi
Fit with Texas?
Kikuchi could be a target for the Rangers in free agency, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News.
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Alex Bregman
Blueprint for contract
Matt Chapman's six-year, $151 million extension with the Giants will likely serve as a starting point for Bregman's negotiations in free agency, reports Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.
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Yusei Kikuchi
Chance to stay in Houston?
Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports the Astros "will likely entertain" re-signing Kikuchi during the offseason.
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Justin Verlander
Likely to leave Houston
Verlander isn't likely to re-sign with the Astros during the offseason, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
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Jake Meyers
Houston could move on
The Astros could move on from Meyers this winter after he posted a .219/.286/.360 slash line over 148 games during the 2024 regular season, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Chas McCormick
Time might be up in Houston
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros could elect to move on from McCormick this offseason after he posted a .577 OPS over 94 games during the regular season.
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Alex Bregman
Fit in Boston?
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Bregman "seemingly makes the most sense" as a marquee target in free agency for the Red Sox this offseason.
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Alex Bregman
Support from Altuve
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Jose Altuve said last week that he doesn't "see any chances" of Bregman departing the Astros as a free agent during the offseason.
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Alex Bregman
Second base an option for future
Bregman's agent, Scott Boras, said Friday that his client "can also play second base," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Yusei Kikuchi
Emphasizing slider
Kikuchi has been utilizing his slider as his secondary pitch during the second half of the season while relying less on the curveball, per Eno Sarris of The Athletic.
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Jeremy Pena
Slipping defensively
Pena has made seven errors in his past 23 games and has minus-five Outs Above Average this season, but the organization remains confident in his defense given his track record, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Alex Bregman
May not re-sign with Houston
Chandler Rome of The Athletic doesn't expect Bregman to re-sign with the Astros during the offseason given the size of the contract he's likely to pursue.
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Josh Hader
Peak form in August
Hader was named the American League Reliever of the Month for August on Tuesday.
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Spencer Arrighetti
Top AL rookie in August
Arrighetti was named the American League Rookie of the Month for August on Tuesday.
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Jon Singleton
Chance to lose roster spot
The Astros are expected to promote Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston, and Singleton could be in danger of being moved off the MLB roster.
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Zach Dezenzo
Roster spot could be in jeopardy
The Astros are expected to call up Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston, and Dezenzo is one of the likely candidates to potentially lose his roster spot.
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Rafael Montero
Weighing options
According to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, Montero will talk with his family and agent before deciding whether to accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Sugar Land or elect free agency.
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Rafael Montero
Astros looking to offload
According to Chandler Rome, Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, Houston is attempting to trade Montero ahead of Tuesday's deadline.
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Yainer Diaz
Option at first base?
The Astros could consider giving Diaz some playing time at first base, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Eric Lauer
Chance to start?
Justin Verlander was placed on the injured list due to neck discomfort Tuesday, and Lauer could be an option to start in the meantime for the Astros.
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