The Astros are considering internal candidates Gavin Dickey and Charles Cook for general manager as the team searches for replacements for Dana Brown and Joe Espada.
The cost for Houston could be high, but absorbing it would allow the team to improve its infield without losing key players, an alternative that would make more sense in the near future.
The Houston Astros trading one of their three infielders, Isaac Paredes, Christian Walker, or Jeremy Pena could open the door to address their need for starting pitchers.
Houston’s inconsistent lineups and questions surrounding its core players highlight the uncertainty facing the franchise after another early postseason exit.