Astros’ GM Dana Brown has stated that he would like to acquire a LHB at the trade deadline. In more recent days, he has added starting pitchers and relief pitchers to the possible acquisitions he would consider.
I previously wrote articles about potential starting pitcher and relief pitcher trade targets. This is the third installment and it pertains to potential left handed bat trade targets.
But the initial question is whether the Astros need to trade for a left handed batter. Based on wRC+ and WAR, the Astros’ offense ranking has slipped from 6th last year to 12th in 2023.