The Astros don’t need to add a left fielder, but that won’t stop them from doing it if the price is right. Carlos Gonzalez is still out there on the free agent market, even though he is coming off a down year. There have been some recent moves that could affect Gonzalez’s decision over the next month.
When Jay Bruce signed with the Mets about a week ago, he did so for about $13 million per year for three years. The actual deal is backloaded with $10 million in 2018, but it gives a framework for similar outfielders.