CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 27: Brad Hand #33 of the Cleveland Indians throws a pitch while completing the save during the ninth inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Progressive Field on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh 8-6. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros targeted – and missed – on Liam Hendriks and Blake Treinen. Now, they need to quickly pivot to Brad Hand.
On Monday, free-agent closer Liam Hendriks signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. Considering that the Houston Astros were in the mix, it indicates that they are looking to spend, but not on a contract that lucrative.