Framber Valdez, Astros and Tigers
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Shortstop Jeremy Peña and infielder/outfielders Zach Dezenzo and Shay Whitcomb are on official rosters for World Baseball Classic.
With Framber Valdez gone in free agency, the Houston Astros need contributions behind Hunter Brown in the starting rotation.
The Houston Astros have a new minor-league catcher, and it's been a while since we've seen him in affiliated ball.
The Houston Astros could have a reunion with free agent All-Star pitcher Framber Valdez, who has spent his entire MLB career with Houston.
The Boston Red Sox have been a team active in the trade market.
The Houston Astros just picked up former Miami Marlins infielder Jack Winkler as an interesting minor-league flier.
The Astros have dipped heavily into their farm system to trade for pieces to remain playoff contenders and the cupboard is a bit bare now.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding another pitcher to their roster.
The Astros should finish their offseason by adding lefty Nestor Cortes to their rotation, which is needed after Framber Valdez left.