Houston Astros set to poach ace from division rival

With all the injuries that have plagued their rotation this year, it’s no secret that the Houston Astros are in need of starting pitchers. While they’ve been playing great baseball lately and are back in contention, they could still use an extra arm or two down the stretch.

One trade target the Astros are expected to target before the July 30 trade deadline is Tyler Anderson. The veteran left-hander has been outstanding for the Los Angeles Angels this year, going 8-8 with a 2.81 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 112 innings.

Anderson was brilliant again Saturday, increasing his trade value with eight shutout innings and a career-high 10 strikeouts in a 7-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. He has been one of baseball’s best starting pitchers in recent years, going 29-19 with a 3.57 ERA since the start of 2022.