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Identifying and evaluating potential trade targets

REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE WORLD SERIES PUSH, CORRECT?

The second half of the season is almost upon us. The Houston Astros are still the team to beat. As of today, the Astros have the second highest likelihood of reaching the playoffs in the American League, second to only the Kansas City Royals. The roster, currently, is good; good enough, evidently, to have fueled the early success. However, there are some holes, some warts and some areas in need of improvement.

The area most likely to be addressed is probably the rotation. Yes, the rotation is talented. Yes, we do have decent rotational depth.