The Houston Astros made a surprising trade by sending Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs for Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski, and a 2024 first-round pick. While the move may seem like a rebuild, the Astros are focused on addressing roster needs and clearing salary. To maintain success, they need to address the following areas: re-sign or replace Alex Bregman, add outfield depth, bring in another late-inning reliever, and find a replacement for Justin Verlander in the rotation. Despite the changes, the Astros still have a solid core to build around. Blanco’s no-hitter and strong Rookie of the Year performance stood out in the Astros’ rotation, which faces challenges due to injuries and lack of depth. Valdez and Brown form a solid 1-2 punch, but the team needs more stability in the back of the rotation. Despite trading Tucker, the Astros aim for a fifth straight division title, requiring improvements in outfield, pitching, and the re-signing or replacement of Bregman.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski showcased his talent against the Seattle Mariners, striking out seven and allowing just three hits in 3.2 innings while regularly hitting over 101 mph. With 39 pitches exceeding 101 mph in only 29.1 innings this season, he stands out as a remarkable young talent, far surpassing all other pitchers in Major League Baseball. Want More Context? 🔎
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