The Houston Astros added some talent at the trade deadline, but they're going to need to cut bait with a few struggling players on their roster this year.

The Astros were sniffing around the Dylan Cease market at the trade deadline, but there is one player they refused to give the Padres.

There was a lot that the Houston Astros did right ahead of the MLB trade deadline to have them feeling good heading into the final two months of the regular season. Their lineup received some much-needed reinforcements with the additions of Carlos Correa,

Jose Altuve and Yainer Diaz homered to help the Houston Astros beat the Miami Marlins 7-3. Jeremy Peña drove in two runs as AL West-leading Houston won its second straight game.

Houston Astros outfielder Jesus Sanchez runs after hitting a double, bringing home Jeremy Pena in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) (Rebecca Blackwell/Associated Press) T he Houston Astros will throw a "bullpen" game against Miami on Tuesday as they await return of Spencer Arrighetti from injured list.