Liam Hendriks #16 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros are desperate to upgrade their bullpen. They appear focused on Liam Hendriks and reportedly want to pair an elite reliever alongside him.
The Houston Astros have been “the most aggressive” team in pursuing high-leverage relievers, a person familiar with their search said.
The names that the Astros are pursuing include Liam Hendriks, Alex Colome and Brad Hand.