Astros Linked to Cardinals Outfielder Ahead of Trade Deadline
Summary
The Houston Astros are looking to improve their team before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. They are interested in trading for St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar to strengthen their outfield.Key Facts
- The Astros are competing for first place in the American League West division.
- They have struggled with consistency during the season and want to add new players.
- Lars Nootbaar, an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, is a top trade candidate.
- Nootbaar is a left-handed hitter and is under team control through the 2027 season.
- This means the Astros could keep Nootbaar beyond this season if they trade for him.
- In 45 games this season, Nootbaar has 3 home runs, 15 runs batted in (RBIs), and a .241 batting average.
- Last season, he played 135 games with 13 home runs, 48 RBIs, and a .234 batting average.
- Adding Nootbaar would help the Astros improve their outfield and possibly increase their chances for the playoffs.
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