are surging after a latest run of success has them just 4.5 games out of the American League West lead and the final Wild Card spot.and some, at times, questionable bullpen performances, the Astros are very much in the thick of the postseason mix.
Perhaps the largest question mark on the roster is first base. Veteran Jose Abreu was given time off to spend with family and is only now hitting in the minor leagues. His return to the Major League squad is unknown and what his role will be upon return is equally uncertain with Jon Singleton currently manning first.
Additionally, Goldschmidt is a rental and with his current performance would mean his price tag will be lower than a younger player who has years of team control. He would act as a stopgap in the interim and shore up the position until Houston can tend to it in the offseason. The MVP is a leader in the clubhouse, plays excellent defense and would provide another legitimate threat in the Astros lineup. For a team with little prospect capital, Goldschmidt might just be the perfect target for Houston to highlight at this year's trade deadline.Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish.
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