HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Kevin Kiermaier #39 of the Tampa Bay Rays stands in the dugout before the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros are likely to lose George Springer in free agency. Could they pursue Kevin Kiermaier to be his replacement?
The Houston Astros main focus is to replace the hole in the leadoff spot and in center field with the loss of All-Star George Springer. With there being a slim to none chance of him returning, the Astros will have to look to free agency or to a trade, and Bob Nightengale reported that Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is now on the trade block following the Blake Snell trade.