For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros had the entire month of October to ponder the offseason without the distraction of a playoff run.

The Houston Astros could lose Framber Valdez in free agency, but which teams would be the best fits for the star pitcher?

The Houston Astros were warned by a beat writer not to go after New York Yankees centerfielder Trent Grisham in free agency.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays in dramatic fashion, taking the final game to extra innings before utlimately pr

With free agency underway, the Astros will be looking to bolster their rotation and their bullpen, though the rotation is probably on the front burner. Houston gave veteran left-hander Framber Valdez a qualifying offer,

The Red Sox need a dependable No. 2 pitcher, and adding Framber Valdez would be an excellent choice for Alex Cora

Last month, Dana Brown even acknowledged the Astros are “going to probably be in the market, for sure, to trade for” a starting pitcher.

McCormick is joined by minor leaguers John Rooney, Kenedy Corona and Pedro León, along with MLB pitcher Luis Garcia, a fellow contributor to the 2022 championship squad. McCormick and Garcia are eligible to join the Astros' minor-league system but are expected to decline that option and become free agents.

The Mets have the resources and urgency to chase a top starter, and Framber Valdez’s reliability is precisely what their rotation churn lacks. New York has been linked to being among the plausible suitors for a high-end arm in this class, and the 31-year-old’s profile matches their preference for a bankable floor.

Rodriguez has served as hitting coach for the Red Sox, Guardians and Padres as part of a 29-year coaching career.

Parker Washington, who was a highly recruited receiver out of Fort Bend Travis High School, scored two touchdowns against the Texans in his return to Houston.

This article originally published at Inside Astros' offseason reset: Framber's future, payroll pressure, roster crunches.