How Astros find themselves in familiar territory after Yankees splash trade for Soto
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07 December 2023
After a quiet offseason the Houston Astros finally made some moves this week to bolster their roster by adding backup catcher Victor Caratini in free agency.
The club also acquired some bullpen help by trading for Royals reliever Dylan Coleman.
Astros GM Dana Brown also garnered a lot of attention this week by proclaiming Jake Meyers will get an opportunity to be the everyday starter in center field.
And while the Astros have been connected to several free agent relief pitchers by various media outlets, it appears Houston isn't looking to spend much money.
On the other hand, the Yankees went out and traded for superstar outfielder Juan Soto, and have shot past the Astros when it comes to World Series odds.
Which begs the question, have the Astros done enough to compete with the Yankees in 2024?
To be fair, we've seen this movie before. The Yankees historically out spend every team, but they've been a little more conservative over the last few years.
But now, they look like the Yankees of old when it comes to payroll.
Plus, we heard rumors a few weeks ago that the Astros might be looking to trade Jake Meyers. And now all of a sudden he's getting the first crack at the starting job in center?
Could this be a smoke screen from Dana Brown to try to elevate his trade value? We've seen the Astros value defense in center field before, they let George Springer walk and replaced him with Myles Straw.
Be sure to watch the video above as we decipher what the Astros are really trying to accomplish this offseason, and successful they can be in the AL in 2024.
Astros emerge on top after thrilling battle with Red Sox
Aug 11, 2025, 10:45 pm
Ramón Urías had three hits with a two-run homer and Chas McCormick hit his first homer this season as the Houston Astros built a big lead and held on for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
Urías with his first HR as an Astro!
7-2 Stros! pic.twitter.com/7cjTjsYFro
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 12, 2025
Carlos Correa hit an RBI single to help the Astros to the victory after they were swept in Boston to start the month.
Attaboy, Los. #TheNextFrontier pic.twitter.com/UyuQFu9HWu
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 12, 2025
It was his first home game since rejoining the team in a blockbuster trade from the Twins.
Take it all in, H-Town.#TheNextFrontier pic.twitter.com/CqFg3AHAik
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 12, 2025
Houston starter Cristian Javier (1-0) had a solid outing in his return after sitting out more than 14 months following Tommy John surgery. He allowed two hits and two runs in the first inning before settling down and giving up just one single over the next four innings.
Alex Bregman’s two-run home run in the first inning gave Boston an early lead in his first game in Houston since leaving the Astros this offseason.
The Astros welcomed Bregman back with the video below.
A leader, a champion, an H-Town legend.
Welcome back, Breggy. pic.twitter.com/vN9HtUvjAc
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 12, 2025
Houston scored three runs in the third to take the lead and got a two-run shot from McCormick in the fourth and a two-run homer from Urías in the fifth to make it 7-2.
CHAZZY FIZZ!#TheNextFrontier pic.twitter.com/EnvFtZQPrU
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 12, 2025
But the Red Sox scored four runs with two outs in the seventh inning, highlighted by home runs from Abraham Toro and Roman Anthony, to get within 1. Bregman singled after that, but Jarren Duran grounded out to end the inning.
Connor Wong doubled off Enyel De Los Santos with two outs in the ninth inning and Bennett Sousa took over and struck out Anthony to end it and collect his fourth save.
Boston’s Garrett Crochet (13-5) yielded seven hits and tied a season-high with five runs in a season-low four innings to snap a nine-game winning streak and give him his first loss since May 26.
Urías, who was acquired from Baltimore at the deadline, finished a triple shy of the cycle to tie a season high in hits.
Key moment
Sousa’s strikeout of Anthony in the ninth.
Key stat
McCormick’s home run was his first since Aug. 28. He caught up with Julia Morlaes after the game and talked about the big homer.
Chas McCormick with a top rail fastball home run tonight in the @astros win.
After the game he spoke with @JuliaMorales pic.twitter.com/NBepPemtBD
— Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) August 12, 2025
Up next
Houston RHP Spencer Arrighetti (1-2, 7.43 ERA) opposes RHP Dustin May (6-8, 4.93) when the series continues Tuesday night.
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