It’s no secret that the Astros would like to have a LH ‘professional hitter” in the lineup. USA Today writer Bob Nightengale reported that the Astros are in the early stages of aggressively pursuing a LHB and have focused on Cedric Mullins, the Orioles’ Center Fielder. Mullins is playing on a one year $8.7 million contract and would be a rental asset.
A Yahoo article discusses the potential trade, noting that Mullins has been experiencing a down year in recent weeks.
From May 2 through June 28, Mullins posted a .542 OPS with a .