This year’s Astros have been sensational. It is apparent this team has all the makings of a World Series contender. The starting rotation is solid, the line-up is tough, and the defense is very capable. We have had some bumps on the road, but that’s to be expected. This is baseball. It’s not a game which statistics can answer at times. However, there is one need the team must address at the trade deadline, a left-handed reliever.
Current state of the bullpen
The current bullpen consists of right-handed pitchers, with only one left-handed reliever. As we all know, the matchups are best when you place a lefty on a lefty or vise-versa.