Swept Into Selling? Astros Face a Trade Deadline Reality Check

Swept Into Selling? Astros Face a Trade Deadline Reality Check

July 19, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the Astros' poor performance post-All Star break and its implications for the upcoming trade deadline.

The Astros came back from the All Star break with a whimper, scoring six runs in 29 innings during a three-game sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles. How much, if at all, does this change Houston's trade deadline calculus? Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss whether the Astros would ever engaged in a full-scale selloff, the most realistic scenario for the deadline and what players could move.  🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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