The first whispers of the hot stove season are emerging from the GM meetings in Las Vegas, and the Houston Astros are making sure their worst-kept secret is no longer guarded. Houston needing to trade Christian Walker is something even entry-level Astros fans understand, and USA Today's Bob Nightengale has confirmed the veteran first baseman is available in trade talks this offseason.
"Walker’s name came up in trade talks with the Minnesota Twins when they landed Carlos Correa, and they’ll gladly listen to all offers for him this winter trying to shed the remaining two years and $40 million in his contract," Nightengale wrote.