The Houston Astros have a few big needs to address in free agency right now. They're watching their ace, Framber Valdez, walk into free agency, and it seems like they're unlikely to land a new deal with him.
Because of that, the Astros could be in the market for a pitcher or two in free agency. They might not have the money to chase the biggest names on the market, but they could certainly land a few respectable pitchers to help push toward a postseason berth next year.
Ryan Finkelstein of Just Baseball recently predicted the Astros would sign Shota Imanaga away from the Chicago Cubs in free agency on a three-year, $54 million deal.
"When it comes to a team fit, the Houston Astros could use a starting pitcher, but may not be able to shop at the very top of the market," Finkelstein wro

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