Six weeks into the offseason, the Houston Astros have been among the least active teams in baseball. They've yet to sign a major-league free agent and the only 40-man roster player they've acquired in a trade is extra outfielder Taylor Trammell.

Kyle Tucker’s name has become a focal point of MLB trade talks this offseason, with the Houston Astros reportedly open to moving their star outfielder. The Astros are prioritizing major league-ready corner infielders and starting pitching in return for Tucker.

The ripples from the Juan Soto record contract continue to spread. With the cost of keeping outfielder Kyle Tucker soaring because of it, the Houston Astros mus