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Astros Hunt Left-Handed Outfielder, Trade Jesús Sánchez

7/9/2026

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General manager Dana Brown said the Houston Astros are seeking a left-handed hitting outfielder.
The 2026 MLB trade deadline is less than four weeks away, with the amateur draft set for July 11-12.
Houston has recorded 906 left-handed plate appearances this season, with Yordan Alvarez accounting for 402.
The Astros traded lefty Jesús Sánchez, owed $6.8 million in 2026, to Toronto for Joey Loperfido at the league minimum.

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General manager Dana Brown said the Houston Astros are seeking a left-handed hitting outfielder.
The 2026 MLB trade deadline is less than four weeks away, with the amateur draft set for July 11-12.
Houston has recorded 906 left-handed plate appearances this season, with Yordan Alvarez accounting for 402.
The Astros traded lefty Jesús Sánchez, owed $6.8 million in 2026, to Toronto for Joey Loperfido at the league minimum.