MLB insider reveals two needs Astros will address this offseason originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Houston Astros are heading into an interesting offseason. After an active trade deadline, the 2025-2026 offseason is looking like it'll be a less active one.

A run of eight consecutive seasons of playoff berths -- including four pennants and the first two World Series titles in franchise history -- ended for the Houston Astros in 2025. They went 87-75, missing the postseason by a tiebreaker after finishing with an identical record to the Tigers,

The Houston Astros had a disappointing season in 2025. Dealing with injuries and inconsistencies on the offensive side, they couldn't put it all together to mak

The Houston Astros got rid of this slick-fielding infielder, who they previously traded for, because he was somewhat redundant.

Trade One: Guardians trade Kahlil Watson, LHH OF and Logan Allen, LHP to Chicago White Sox for Luis Robert, RHH CF, 28 year-old (owed $20M for 2026, with a $20M option for 2027).

The Astros continued to fill out their coaching staff this week by hiring veteran coach Tim Cossins as the team's new catching coach, a source told MLB.com on Thursday. The team has not confirmed the hiring.

Framber Valdez is one of the more intriguing free agents on the market. He could land a massive deal in free agency.

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