MLB draft expert gives surprising grade to Houston Astros draft, prospects
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22 July 2022
PRESENTED BY FITZ ROOFING
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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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.
Ramon Urias goes to the Astros
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2025
Urías (age 31) is slashing .248/.300/.388 this season with eight home runs. He'll be a free agent in 2027.
Source: Astros are sending Single-A RHP Twine Palmer to the Orioles in the Urias deal
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 31, 2025
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart is reporting that the Astros are sending RHP Twine Palmer to the Orioles in the deal.