The Houston Astros are in pursuit of a top starting pitcher or, at least, they are posturing like they are. They should be as it is a dire need. You can argue that between Cristian Javier, Spencer Arrighetti, Ryan Weiss, and Nate Pearson, one or two arms might be able to step up. Unfortunately, the Astros need four, including a true running mate at the top with Hunter Brown.
And Dana Brown is trying. The Astros are sniffing around Ranger Suarez. They'll almost certainly find he becomes too expensive to fit within their tiny budget.