The Houston Astros are still dead set on acquiring the services of lefty starter Robbie Ray as the Arizona D-Backs look to unload him. What’s going on?
The HoustonAstroshave been named in so many rumors, it’s tough to keep up with all of them! That’s definitely a good sign and that the MLB trade deadline is on final approach! We have a little over 24 hours to go before we all find out who the newest member(s) of the HoustonAstroswill be via trade.
There’s no question that the HoustonAstroswill make a deal. Jeff Luhnow knows what the score is and he knows he needs another starting pitcher as well as an improvement on the catching side as well. It also wouldn’t hurt to get a lefty reliever but if they don’t get one by the deadline, it won’t be the end of the world.
Cionel Perezwas supposed to be that guy but he tends to get rocked a lot anytime he steps onto the bump so the HoustonAstrosare going to have to put him back in the oven until they hear the sound of the popper.
But so far, the HoustonAstroshave been linked to rumors for pitchersZack Wheeler,Noah SyndergaardandMatthew Boyd.
Robbie Rayhas also been an object of the franchise’s affection andUSA Today’s Bob Nightengale indicatesthat “rival organizations ‘fully expect’ for Ray to moved by the trade deadline.
MLB Insider Jon Heyman saysthat the HoustonAstros, along with the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees are the teams that still interested in his services so as with any top southpaw,
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the HoustonAstroswill have to fight to the front of the line to nab him.
Having another left-handed starter outside ofWade Mileywould work wonders for this starting rotation to the point of them being damn-near unstoppable and I’d welcome this move with opening arms.
The 27-year-old Ray will earn $6.5 million this season and still has one season of club control left before becoming a free agent in 2021, making him an attractive option for franchises looking to improve their pitching.
The HoustonAstroswould end up paying him about $3M or so to close out the season and that’s a bargain, considering the team would likely have to give up a mid-tier top prospect to get a pact done with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Ray has posted a 9-7 record, a 3.91 ERA while tossing 173 strikeouts off 56 earned runs through 129.0 innings pitched in 23 starts. His 4.26 FIP and 1.30 WHIP are shaky but worth the risk of bringing him with improvement being likely.
His 12.1 K/9 rate should alleviate any worries about his effectiveness because at the end of the day, striking guys out is what it’s all about.
I’m all for it — so let’s get it done Jeff! GoAstros!
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