Astros Rumors

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 03: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the 2nd inning in his first at bat after returning from the injured list against the Seattle Mariners at Wrigley Field on September 03, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Astros: Houston may be exploring trading for catcher Willson Contreras

Astros: With Zack Wheeler taken, is Madison Bumgarner next in line?

Astros: Zack Wheeler likely priced out of team’s range

Astros Rumors: Brewers may trade Josh Hader, a lefty the Astros are missing

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves is tagged out at home plate by Abraham Toro #83 of the Houston Astros in the first inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 24, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Astros: Infielder Abraham Toro is reportedly being called up from AAA

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 26: Zack Wheeler #45 of the New York Mets pitches during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on July 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Astros: Acquiring rental like Wheeler would give offseason flexibility

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 13: Zack Greinke #21 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches in sixth inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Astros should pivot to Ray or Greinke for pitching help

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 07: Kyle Tucker #3 of the Houston Astros singles to right field in the seventh inning for his first major league hit against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on July 7, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Should Astros trade Kyle Tucker to acquire pitching help?

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 13: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants pitches a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 13, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Astros Potential Trade Target: Madison Bumgarner

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MARCH 31: Max Stassi #12 of the Houston Astros watches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on March 31, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Astros rumored to have interest in upgrade over Stassi

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 06: Robbie Ray #38 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers a first inning pitch against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field on July 06, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Astros Rumor: Houston showing interest in LH starter Robbie Ray

BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 28: Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 28, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Astros: Looking at potential trade target Matthew Boyd

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 22: Zack Wheeler #45 of the New York Mets pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on June 22, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Astros: Possibly pursue Zack Wheeler, the “other” Mets’ pitcher

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Houston Astros Jeff Luhnow addresses the media prior to the Game Four of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Astros: Pitcher Jose Urquidy’s shot at the Majors may be soon

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: Starting pitcher Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of a double header at Nationals Park on June 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

What are the chances the Astros trade for Max Scherzer?

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 11: Yordan Alvarez #72 of the Houston Astros scores before catcher Tomas Nido #3 of the New York Mets can make a tag on a ball off the bat of Nick Tanielu during the ninth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros at Fitteam Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 11, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Astros defeated the Mets 6-3. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Astros are calling up Yordan Alvarez from the Minors

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 29: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Astros: Rumors say Dallas Keuchel could sign with Yankees

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 19: Marcus Stroman #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the bottom of the second inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on April 19, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Astros: Marcus Stroman on the market, may be worth consideration

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 09: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch during the third inning of a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at FITTEAM Ball Park of the Palm Beaches on March 9, 2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Astros Rumors: With Bregman’s extension official is Verlander next?

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a single in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros Rumor: Alex Bregman gets 5-year $100 million extension

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 10: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros looks on as pitching coach Brent Strom #56 heads back to the dugout after a mound visit during the second inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins on April 10, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Astros Rumor: “Recent dialogue” with Dallas Keuchel

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 08: Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros hits a two-run RBI double in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Astros: Does Jim Crane want a Keuchel and Gonzalez reunion?

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16: Pitcher Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout after the first inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Astros rumors: Club still interested in Dallas Keuchel

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 17: Marcus Stroman #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 17, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Astros Rumor: Pitcher Marcus Stroman could be nice add

MIAMI, FL - MAY 16: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros singles in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 16, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Astros: The Field for J.T. Realmuto is Dwindling

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals hits a ninth inning double against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Rumor: Astros named mystery team in on Bryce Harper

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 11: Deesignated hitter J.T. Realmuto #11 of the Miami Marlins hits a solo home run in the top of 4th inning during the game three of Japan and MLB All Stars at Tokyo Dome on November 11, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)

Astros Rumor: Houston still in the mix for J. T. Realmuto

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 11: Deesignated hitter J.T. Realmuto #11 of the Miami Marlins hits a solo home run in the top of 4th inning during the game three of Japan and MLB All Stars at Tokyo Dome on November 11, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)

Astros rumors: Price tag for J.T. Realmuto remains high