Astros Rumors: Houston exploring bullpen upgrades

Brad Hand #33 of the Cleveland Indians throws in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 02, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

The Houston Astros need an arm for the ninth inning, and according to a report, are expressing interest in relievers in free agency.

The focus of the Houston Astros’ offseason has surrounded the outfield, and rightfully so. With George Springer, Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick all free agents, there is uncertainty as to what the starting outfield will look like in 2021.

But that is not the Astros’ only need. They have a hole in the late innings following Roberto Osuna’s departure and have…