The Houston Astros could pursue a first baseman who doubles as an outfielder to boost their lineup ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.

According to former MLB general manager Jim Bowden of The Athletic, there's one player who fits both descriptions and would be a "perfect fit" in a potential trade deadline deal.

The Houston Astros have been one of MLB's most surprising teams this season. Sure, some pegged them to win the AL West even after losing Alex Bregman and Kyle T

Brice Matthews hits his first two major league home runs, driving in five runs, as the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3.

Former Husker Brice Matthews delivered a massive outing Monday night against Arizona. With two home runs, he carried Houston to a 6-3 victory.

After taking his lumps against a slew of tough arms, Astros rookie Brice Matthews put it all together Monday night against Arizona.

After rookie Brice Matthews' coming-out party Monday, Houston will turn to veteran ace left-hander Framber Valdez in an attempt to win the series from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

From a star at Nebraska to an MLB rookie summoned up in an emergency, Brice Matthews came through with the pressure being extreme. He went deep for his first tw

With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

It's also not as though Kelly would come in and need to be their ace, as he would likely slide in behind Hunter Brown, who, in 20 starts, has a 2.57 ERA and Framber Valdez, who sports a 2.75 ERA in 19 starts.

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Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia turned in a clean outing Sunday in his first Class-A rehab appearance with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, continuing his return from Tommy John surgery as the club awaits reinforcements to a depleted starting rotation.