KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 02: Pitcher Brad Hand #33 of the Cleveland Indians throws in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 02, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros should take advantage of a shrinking free agent market and sign All-Star left-handed reliever Brad Hand.
The Houston Astros will likely come into free agency looking for significant upgrades, particularly with their current bullpen. With teams seemingly squeamish to spend big money this offseason, the free-agent market is primed for second-tier players settling for team-friendly deals, and it presents an opportunity for the Astros to take advantage.