The Houston Astros are in a tough spot after whiffing on the postseason last season. They've lost a lot of talent over the last year or two, and they seem bound to lose Framber Valdez in free agency this winter.

Valdez is likely going to sign a massive deal with one of the biggest markets in baseball. But Houston is going to need to find a replacement for the lefty if he walks in free agency.

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently predicted the Astros would swing a huge trade with the Minnesota Twins to acquire their ace, Joe Ryan, this offseason.

"Over the past four seasons, Joe Ryan quietly ranks in the top 40 among starting pitchers in WAR (10.7, 33rd) and innings pitched (614.2, 27th), and he is coming off the best season of his career and first All-Star selection in 2025," Reuter

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