Trevor Rosenthal #40 of the Kansas City Royals pitches during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 12, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Royals defeated the Reds 5-4. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros missed on their top two targets in free agency and now have to pivot to other options. Can they avoid striking out?
The Houston Astros targeted Blake Treinen. He ended up signing a two-year, $17.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Astros targeted Liam Hendriks. He ended up signing a three-year, $54 million deal that includes a club option for a fourth season.