The Houston Astros' biggest need this offseason is undoubtedly starting pitching. With so many Houston starters set to open the 2026 campaign on the IL and Framber Valdez likely to find a new home in free agency, finding another frontline starter to pair with Hunter Brown will be one of Dana Brown's top priorities this winter.
But sometimes unexpected opportunities present themselves, and bold action must be taken. This offseason, the price for a reliable reliever has skyrocketed. Raisel Iglesias inked a one-year, $16 million deal to remain with the Atlanta Braves, the Baltimore Orioles just signed Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million contract, and Devin Williams just moved across town to join the New York Mets on a three-year deal worth more than $50 million.