MLB draft expert gives surprising grade to Houston Astros draft, prospects

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MLB Draft expert and contributor for The Athletic, Keith Law, joins ESPN Houston to discuss how the Astros performed in their first draft with high picks in 2 years, and also shares a sobering look at the Astros' farm system.

Plus, Law discusses if the Astros have enough ammo to make a splash before the trade deadline.

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The Astros have a new infielder. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images.

With the MLB trade deadline just hours away, the Astros have made a deal with the Orioles to bolster the infield.

Per multiple reports, the Astros are trading for Orioles' Gold Glove (2022) infielder Ramón Urías.

 

Urías (age 31) is slashing .248/.300/.388 this season with eight home runs. He'll be a free agent in 2027.

 

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart is reporting that the Astros are sending RHP Twine Palmer to the Orioles in the deal.

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