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Astros Trade Thoughts: How to acquire Zach Britton from the Orioles

Right before the break, the Astros optioned struggling closer Ken Giles to Triple-A Fresno after an outbreak on the mound when manager AJ Hinch pulled him after allowing three straight hits. Giles was clearly frustrated and left the mound mouthing some harsh words to Hinch. That was the final straw for the Astros.

With the trade deadline approaching, the Astros have the prospects to get a dominant closer. The obvious choice is Zach Britton of the Baltimore Orioles. With their latest departure of Manny Machado, it shows that the Orioles are rebuilding.