For better or worse, the Houston Astros were the talk of the MLB trade deadline, considering Dana Brown and Co. not only staged a reunion with Carlos Correa but also added different elements to their lineup with the trades for Jesus Sanchez and Ramon Urias. The issue is that the moves didn't work as the Astros missed the playoffs, failed to add a top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher, and have a bloated payroll outlook.
Urias was designated for assignment and Sanchez was a prime candidate to be non-tendered Friday night after a rough showing after the trade to Houston.