The Houston Astros have been aggressive on the trade market, and Tuesday could bring another huge trade.
Houston made an excellent addition to their staff on Monday by acquiring Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays, one of the best starters available.
Astros general manager Dana Brown is still looking to add to Houston's plate production, however. One of the teams that Brown will be on the phone with leading up to Tuesday night is the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB.com's Francys Romero reported late Monday night that the Astros are discussing a Yandy Díaz trade with the Rays.
"Three teams are still in talks with the Rays and are the main candidates to acquire INF Yandy Díaz: Pirates, Yankees and Astros," Romero said.
Díaz, 32, was an All-Star for Tampa Bay last season, not to mention the American League batting champion. He would be a monstrous acquisition for Brown and the Astros as they look to continue their hot summer and win the AL West.
With Houston's division rival the Seattle Mariners also adding key pieces, the Astros will push hard to get a Díaz deal done.
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