Why Yainer Diaz needs to be the full-time catcher for the Astros
THERE'S A CATCH
05 May 2023
Astros GM Dana Brown called Yainer Diaz the “future for us behind the plate.” Well, it would appear the future is now, as Martin Maldonado continues to lack offensively, while also seeing a drop-off in his defensive ability as well.
Yainer Diaz is a younger, better option at this point. When will he get the opportunities he needs?
And why it seems like Dana Brown and Dusty Baker are not seeing eye to eye.
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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.
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