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Framber Valdez
Goes rogue in Anaheim
According to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, Valdez shifted away from the game plan as he allowed a season-worst eight runs Monday against the Angels.
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Jon Singleton
Abreu nearing return
Singleton's run as Houston's primary first baseman could soon come to an end, as Jose Abreu is expected to rejoin the Astros on Friday, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Joey Loperfido
No trust at first base
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros are "reluctant" to play Loperfido at first base.
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Shawn Dubin
Could be headed to minors
Dubin is a candidate to be demoted to Triple-A Sugar Land as the Astros are expected to recall Parker Mushinski on Friday, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Shawn Dubin
Likely to pitch Wednesday?
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Dubin is likely the only Astros reliever guaranteed to be available Wednesday against the A's after manager Joe Espada described the bullpen options as "very limited."
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Joey Loperfido
Demotion on horizon?
Loperfido has started just three of Houston's past eight games, which could indicate he'll soon be optioned to the minors.
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Corey Julks
Likely waiver claim?
Chandler Rome of The Athletic believes there's a "pretty decent chance" Julks is claimed off waivers after being designated for assignment by the Astros on Friday.
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Jose Abreu
Likely not going anywhere
Chandler Rome of The Athletic suggested Astros GM Dana Brown can't unilaterally decide to let go of Abreu, writing that the GM doesn't "have [the] autonomy to cut ties" with the first baseman.
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Alex Bregman
Could drop down batting order
Chandler Rome of The Athletic speculates that moving Bregman lower in Houston's batting order could be the "easiest fix" for manager Joe Espada amid the club's poor start to the season.
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Ronel Blanco
Named AL POTW
Blanco was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Kyle Tucker
Extension offer on horizon
Astros GM Dana Brown indicated Thursday that Tucker will get an extension offer but said the two sides aren't in "deep discussions," per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
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Alex Bregman
No contract talks yet
According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Astros GM Dana Brown said Thursday there's been no discussions with Bregman on an extension, though an offer will be made "at some point."
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Alex Bregman
Open to in-season negotiations
Bregman reiterated Saturday that the Astros have yet to make a contract extension offer, but he would be willing to let his agent, Scott Boras, negotiate with the club during the season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Kyle Tucker
Extension talks progressing
Tucker said Tuesday he and the Astros have engaged in extension talks but that no firm offer has been made, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
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Alex Bregman
Still no extension offer
According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Bregman said Sunday the Astros have yet to make him an offer for a contract extension.
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Kyle Tucker
Quiet on extension front
Astros GM Dana Brown said Saturday the team didn't have any long-term contract discussions with Tucker when the two sides recently agreed upon a $12 million contract for 2024 to avoid arbitration, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Alex Bregman
No extension talks yet
Astros GM Dana Brown said Saturday the organization has yet to engage in any extension talks with Bregman, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Jose Altuve
Still no extension talks
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Astros GM Dana Brown said the organization has yet to have any extension talks with Altuve.
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Alex Bregman
GM shuts down trade speculation
Astros general manager Dana Brown said Monday that "we're not entertaining trading Bregman at all," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Framber Valdez
Possible trade candidate?
Chandler Rome of The Athletic suggests the Astros could listen to trade offers for Valdez this offseason.
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Alex Bregman
Astros could consider trade
The Astros are listening to trade inquiries regarding Bregman, Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio reports.
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Jake Meyers
Could be dealt
Meyers has been involved in trade talks this offseason, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
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Alex Bregman
Team looking to extend
Bregman's agent, Scott Boras, said Wednesday that there's been "an expression of desire" from the Astros to reach a contract extension with his client, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Jose Altuve
No extension talks yet
Altuve's agent, Scott Boras, said Wednesday that he has not yet engaged in contract extension talks with the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Yainer Diaz
In line for primary catcher job
Diaz is expected to take over as the Astros' primary catcher in 2024, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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