Beyond addressing their need in the starting rotation, the Houston Astros' trade for Mike Burrows may have an impact on what was their biggest trade rumor of the offseason. Jake Meyers has been a popular trade candidate this offseason as the Astros looked for creative ways to add pitching. With young outfielder Jacob Melton included in the Burrows trade, that may have changed the outfield outlook for the Astros.
Suddenly, if not Meyers, Zach Cole looks like the only center field option for the Astros. Given that reality, while admitting that the Astros may listen if the offer is right, Dana Brown all but indicated that Meyers is on track to be the Astros' Opening Day center fielder.