MLB Network analysts take a stand on Houston Astros top priorities
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE
13 February
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE
Shortly after the Houston Astros signed Jose Altuve to a 5-year $125 million contract, fans and media are already debating what the next move for the club should be.
Re-signing Alex Bregman is the most pressing need, with him becoming a free agent after the season. While Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez are under club control for another year after Bregman.
But even teams with the most resources in baseball can't keep and pay every good player on the roster. With that in mind, MLB analysts Xavier Scruggs and Anthony Recker join Brian Kenny to debate which player Houston must retain to continue their dominance in the American League.
What's the verdict?
Scruggs comes to the conclusion that Tucker is the top priority, but based on what his contract demands will be, the Astros might be better off signing Bregman this year before he hits free agency.
If you were Dana Brown, who would be your priority to re-sign first? 🤔@Xavier_Scruggs | @Anthony_Recker | #MLBTonight pic.twitter.com/Is77P4UJKp
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 13, 2024
Do you agree? Check out the video above for the full discussion.
After watching many of the top teams in the AFC improve their rosters before the trade deadline, Texans fans were hoping that Houston would do something similar.
According to multiple reports, the Texans have made a trade. But this move is not what many were envisioning. Houston has agreed to trade DT Khalil Davis to the 49ers for a 7th-round pick in 2026.
One final trade at the deadline: Texans traded DT Khalil Davis to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 7th-round pick, per sources. pic.twitter.com/i6Ah070BLe
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2024
With Denico Autry back from a suspension three weeks ago, and Mario Edwards Jr. set to return after this Sunday's game, the Texans must have felt confident enough with their defensive line to move Davis to San Francisco. Let's hope they're right.
Davis played just 26% of the snaps on defense versus the Jets. Defensive tackles Tim Settle, Foley Fatukasi, and Kurt Hinish all played more snaps than Davis.
This feels familiar
Houston made a similar decision when they traded Cam Akers to the Vikings a few weeks ago because Dameon Pierce was returning from injury (hamstring). Since then, Pierce has been injured again (groin) and didn't play against the Jets.
That's the risk when you trade away your depth. At the end of the day, Texans fans shouldn't be too concerned with the activity or lack their of at the deadline.
It's just hard watching the top contenders getting better while the Texans sit on their hands.
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