The rumor mill is starting to churn now that the 2018 season is over. The Astros are in need of some roster upgrades, specifically at catcher and in the starting rotation. While they’ll certainly kick the tires on some trade candidates, other teams will be looking for top talent in return.
The team’s two best trade pieces are outfielder Kyle Tucker and pitcher Forrest Whitley. Neither should be included in any deal (unless the Astros trade for, say, Mike Trout). Not all fans may agree, but to me, these two are untouchable.
Rough Start for Tucker
Many fans are already giving up on Tucker thanks to his rough MLB debut.