The Astros won 103 games this season and made a second-consecutive trip to the ALCS. Although the Red Sox would eventually eliminate Houston in five games in the said ALCS, it was an all-around successful season when taken in the right context.
But how different would the 2018 season have ended if the Astros acquired superstar outfielder Bryce Harper from the Nationals back in July? According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, a deal almost happened.
The #Astros had a deal in place for Bryce Harper at the non-waiver deadline.