The latest rumors possibly reveal how Jose Altuve impacts the Houston Astros' trade plans ahead of the deadline.

The Houston Astros have been at the top of the league all year, but October will likely be different if they don't add some talent at the trade deadline.

One of the better trade target options for the Houston Astros is off the table now that Ryan McMahon has been traded to the Yankees.

With a major-league-high nine position players on the injured list — some of whom are weeks away from a return — the Houston Astros are “prioritizing the bats” before next week’s trade deadline, general manager Dana Brown said Thursday.

And with Silver Slugger Yordan Alvarez having been out for most of the 2025 season and now third baseman Isaac Paredes out for the time being with a hamstring injury, the Astros are in dire need of power in their lineup.

The Houston Astros started a seven-game homestand against the Athletics and Nationals with a 5-2 loss to the A's. Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46) gets the start for Houston on Friday against Jeffrey Springs (8-7, 4.18) of the Athletics. When: 7:10 p.m. Friday, Daikin Park TV: Space City Home Network Radio: 790 AM, 93.3 FM

Preview the July 26 matchup between the Houston Astros and Athletics with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Luis Severino struck out eight in seven innings and Luis Urias homered to lead the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros

Athletics pitcher Luis Severino speaks with reporters after the team's 5-2 win over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Thursday night.Athletics' Luis Severino dissects his strategy in seven-inning outing vs.