The Houston Astros are going to have to make sacrifices if they're going to solve all of their needs this offseason. The budget doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room, and the farm isn't exactly flush. That means a mix of value-free agents and shrewd trades is going to be necessary to avoid entering 2026 with at least one massive roster hole, if not more.
Fortunately, MLB insider Jon Morosi is reporting that the St. Louis Cardinals are open for business, and one of the items they're thought to be auctioning off should check multiple boxes for the Astros.