There is one thing that is true about the Jim Crane-owned Astros: they are inevitable and will do whatever it takes to position themselves to win.
There is one thing that is true about the Jim Crane-owned Astros: they are inevitable and will do whatever it takes to position themselves to win. That was proven to everyone on Thursday as the Trade Deadline came to a close.
Astros General Manager Dana Brown did a fantastic job at the deadline and has done a fantastic job of setting the Astros up for long-term success.
A few trades and the Astros have been built for the future. Give Dana is flowers.
— Dylan Delgatto (@Dylan_Delgatto_) July 31, 2025
He has gotten:
OF Cam Smith
IF Isaac Paredes
SP Hayden Wesenski
IF Ramon Urias
OF Jesus Sanchez
IF Carlos Correa
All of these guys are here for a few more years, along with
OF/DH Yordan…
Brown had hopes of getting a left-handed bat and some pitching help; however, he walked away with three new bats and all of his top prospects still in Houston.
The Astros struck a salary dump deal with the Minnesota Twins to acquire long-term Astro and former World Series champion, Carlos Correa. Correa, who left the Astros after 2021, had a no-trade clause and told the Twins that he would only waive it for Houston. After a slow start, Correa is back home and is hopeful of continuing his strong midseason success. Correa will shift to third base after Isaac Paredes suffered an injury, which will keep him out all year.
Carlos Correa is playing third base tonight for the first time ever in the Majors.
— MLB (@MLB) August 2, 2025
He looks like a natural already 🤣 pic.twitter.com/5M6t6UdVwp
The Astros and Miami Marlins also struck a deal for left-handed outfielder Jesús Sánchez. Sánchez is just what the Astros were looking for and will slot well into this lineup. Sánchez also brings two years of control with him, which helps the Astros long-term.
Jesus Sanchez singles in his first non-Marlins AB!
— Isaac Azout (@IsaacAzout) August 1, 2025
Unfortunately, he tried to go first-to-third on a errant pick-off attempt by Criswell and was thrown out at third base.
The full Jesus Sanchez experience in one inning! pic.twitter.com/gccvfXA1zs
The Astros made a trade with the Baltimore Orioles as well when they landed utility man Ramón Urías. Urías brings another Dubon-level player to Houston. He is a former gold glover and can play around the whole infield. Urías will be a depth and bench bat in Houston, but will be a great guy to have around. Urías will make his debut with the team on Saturday, August 2nd. Here is one of the coolest walkoffs you'll see and one of his most fun moments in Baltimore.
Idk why but this is the first thing that popped in my head when thinking about Ramon Urias’ tenure pic.twitter.com/um7PJT130X
— Chris (@DoWutYaGottaDo) July 31, 2025
These bats and Correa's leadership will kickstart the last two months of the season for the Astros, who have played hurt all year. Reinforcements are here! All-Star Shortstop Jeremy Peña made his return on Friday. Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez should be back in the coming weeks, along with center fielder Jake Meyers. With key players returning, the Astros will have a strong starting lineup and one of the best benches in baseball.
Category: Baseball
