https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/zack-wheeler-rumors-astros-increasingly-seen-as-favorite.html The Astros are “working hard” to land Wheeler, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports (subscription link). Despite the Houston organization’s stated intention to consider controllable starters, it seems the club has fixed its sights on Wheeler. Andy Martino of SNY.tv tweets that one rival exec “fully expect(s)” the ’Stros to come away with the righty.
honestly i would have rather picked up Stroman over Ray. I think it's more likely the Astros could bump up Stroman's K% than address Ray's issues with walks and homeruns.
I think the bigger issue with Tucker is that he inexplicably took a step back so far this season for no apparent reason (making a mechanical adjustment? idk). He's young enough for it not to tank his stock but if he doesn't rebound next season then he could really drop.
Maybe one of those guys is a full time starting OF. Straw won't hit enough and let's face it, Yordan is DH until proven otherwise.
It all comes down to cost. He is a controllable bat that can play outfield and 1st base.... the positions Kyle Tucker has played/been working on.
Buster olney on get up right now saying we are targeting Thor and wheeler. I know, maybe old news. Sorry
If they can get a good starter with multiple years AND another good player (a rental SP or a late inning reliever with multiple years) then it would be worth parting with Tucker. Some Tucker hypotheticals: Astros get: SP Noah Syndergaard RP Seth Lugo Mets get: OF Kyle Tucker SP Rogelio Armenteros C Garrett Stubbs Astros get: OF Trey Mancini SP Dylan Bundy RP Mychal Givens C Pedro Severino Orioles get: OF Kyle Tucker C Max Stassi Astros get: SP Robbie Ray SP Zack Greinke C Alex Avila RP Andrew Chafin RP Archie Bradley $40M Diamondbacks get: OF Kyle Tucker RHP Bryan Abreu 2B Tony Kemp LHP Framber Valdez C Max Stassi RHP Tyler Ivey