Despite spring training is underway, there are still pitching options in free agency that could help a team win. Regarding the Astros, they might take a look at the open market to fill the huge void caused by Framber Valdez’s fractured finger that will keep him sidelined for a while if not for the entire season.
First on the list is veteran righty Jake Odorizzi. As our own Cody Poage recently recalled, Odorizzi is seeking a three-year deal and something around 13-15 million, which I doubt the Astros can afford at this time, especially with Carlos Correa and Lance McCullers Jr.