It's only been five games, but new acquisition Jesus Sanchez is already paying huge dividends for the Houston Astros, and in more ways than one. With a .300/.333/.450 line since arriving in Houston, the lefty slugger is providing exactly what the doctor ordered.
Arguably, the Astros' greatest need at the trade deadline was a competent lefty bat, especially with star Yordan Alvarez on the shelf since May 2. With few lefty swingers to speak of, the club ranked dead last by a huge margin in plate appearances by a left-handed hitter with a paltry 302 through July 31.