Unsurprising to most, the Astros appear to be trying to find a new home for Chris Carter.
Specifically one that will give them something of value back for him.
The #Astros are shopping Chris Carter in advance of tender deadline, sources say. They're focusing on AL clubs.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 1, 2015
That deadline is Wednesday, so the Astros have little time to try to find a buyer. If something does get done, don't expect a huge return; Carter certainly doesn't provide any positional flexibility, and many teams may be happy just calling the Astros' bluff and dealing with Carter directly as a free agent, should Houston indeed decide not to tender him a contract.