It has been a struggle in the second half for the Houston Astros, who have started to see their lead in the American League West shrink. At the deadline, the AL West was one of the most active in terms of making improvements.

Carlos Correa is returning to the Astros, with the veteran waiving his no-trade clause in order to return to his previous home of seven seasons. Houston also acquired OF Jesus Sanchez from the Marlins.

The Houston Astros have acquired a left-handed batting outfielder amid a series of moves to strengthen the lineup before the clock strikes 5 p.m. Central on the MLB trade deadline. The Astros have acquired right fielder Jesús Sánchez from the Miami Marlins, according to Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic.