The Houston Astros have been upfront about what they are targeting ahead of the deadline. While starting pitching seems to be a must despite the returns of Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier and Luis Garcia seemingly imminent in the second half of the season, it’s hard to know what they are going to get from that trio after their extended absences. Right now, with Yordan Alvarez on the injured list and his timetable for return unknown, the Astros only have the switch-hitting Victor Caratini as an option off the bench since their top prospect Jacob Melton was placed on the IL shortly after he debuted.