The Winter Meetings have arrived and the Astros still have a vacancy for an everyday backstop. According to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, inside sources say the Chicago Cubs are shopping catcher Willson Conteras and the Astros may be interested in such a transaction.
“The Astros went into this offseason with an interest in Willson Contreras, according to a source familiar with the team’s thinking, and they have a need for a frontline catcher.” via Patrick Mooney
The 27-year old has nice offensive numbers and could be a good fit for the Astro to plug into an already potent lineup.