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Astros in trade talks with Rays for star 26-year-old starting pitcher

It's no secret that the Houston Astros are scouring the market, whether it's by way of a trade or in free agency, for a new starting pitcher.

Framebr Valdez is likely signing elsewhere, and a few other arms are going to miss some time in 2026. With a clear need in the rotation, it's hardly a surprise to see Houston linked to starting pitchers this offseason.

According to Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic , the Astros' most recent link is with the Tampa Bay Rays , and specifically, with a 26-year-old star starting pitcher who has been the subject of trade talks between the two teams.

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