What rumblings about DeAndre Hopkins could mean for a possible Texans reunion
HOUSTON HOMECOMING?
07 April 2023
Former Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins has been the subject of a lot of trade rumors in recent weeks, and now many are predicting that D-Hop will be released as the Cardinals are struggling to find a trade partner.
Hopkins' cap number is around 30 million dollars this season, and that seems to be the main factor holding up any potential trades. If Hopkins is released by Arizona, should the Texans be looking for a reunion with the former All-Pro receiver?
He would certainly be the clear-cut No. 1 weapon for the Texans, and if Houston drafts a QB in the first round, having Hopkins as a security blanket would come in handy for a developing young quarterback.
But would Hopkins want to return to Houston? Many asked that same question about DeMeco Ryans before he accepted the position as head coach this offseason. With Bill O'Brien and Jack Easterby out of the organization, maybe Hopkins would view the team in a more favorable light.
Be sure to check out the video above as we discuss the possibility of Hopkins returning to Houston, and weigh in on rumors of D-Hop looking to join Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Jose Altuve's 40th four-hit game included a pair of home runs and the Houston Astros rolled to an 11-1 win on Tuesday night that dealt the Athletics their 12th loss in 13 games.
Altuve singled on the first inning, homered leading off a three-run third and hit a two-run drive in the fourth, getting his 13th career multihomer game with his eighth home run this season. He singled the sixth ahead of Christian Walker’s homer.
Altuve, who matched his career high for hits, was pinch hit for in the eighth.
Jeremy Pena’s two-run home run capped a four-run second inning.
The A's have been outscored 100-41 during their skid, which they ended with a 5-4 win over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Hunter Brown (7-3) allowed one run and six hits in six innings, including Lawrence Butler's leadoff homer in the fourth.
JP Sears (4-5) gave up nine runs and 10 hits, both career highs, in 3 1/3 innings. He has allowed seven homers, 15 runs and 17 hits over 8 1/3 innings in his last two starts, raising his ERA to 5.18.
Before the game the A's made four roster moves, putting 22-year-old first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sunday. They A's acquired left-hander Sean Newcomb from Boston for cash.
Key moment
When left fielder Tyler Soderstrom couldn't come up with a diving catch on a liner from Chas McCormick with two outs in the second, Yainer Diaz scored from first. Mauricio Dubón followed with an RBI double and Peña homered.
Key stat
Denzel Clarke and Drew Avens got their first major league hits for the A's.
Up next
A's RHP Luis Severino (1-4, 4.11 ERA) and Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (0-1, 6.57 ERA) start Wednesday.
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