The expectation remains that the trade market will be how the Houston Astros turn over their roster from a 2025 season that had a deflating end. While Christian Walker has been the logical trade candidate, but diminishing power and a bad contract with a limited no-trade clause could complicate matters for Dana Brown and Co.
If it's not Walker, The Athletic's Chandler Rome mentions that the Astros will find another infielder to trade as they look to clear the logjam that was created when Carlos Correa was brought back at the MLB trade deadline last season.