The Houston Astros appear to be lined up as clear buyers ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline — and that could mean dealing prospects to get deals done. Houston has used prospects to get deals done before. In 2023, the Astros dealt a pair of their top outfielders to the New York Mets to re-acquire Justin Verlander, who helped them reach the AL Championship Series. The Astros will want to be careful about which prospects they deal.
