Astros Acquire Urías, Pursue Castro Before Deadline

The Houston Astros have acquired infielder Ramón Urías from the Baltimore Orioles to help cover infield injuries, notably at third base, while managing payroll concerns. Additionally, the Astros are pursuing Minnesota Twins utilityman Willi Castro for his switch-hitting and positional versatility, and have expressed interest in Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez and pitcher Edward Cabrera, though a deal for Cabrera is unlikely without major prospect capital. The Astros are seeking to reinforce their roster as they push for a postseason spot. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees have bolstered their lineup by trading for outfielder Austin Slater from the White Sox. These moves highlight an active AL trade market, with contending teams addressing injuries and aiming to improve roster flexibility ahead of the deadline. Houston remains a central figure in ongoing trade discussions as the deadline approaches.