At the non-tender deadline on Wedensday, the Houston Astros decided to part ways with slugging first baseman Chris Carter. After a season of struggles, the team decided better of the idea of bringing Carter back, allowing the veteran first baseman to test the free agent waters. With the Marlins still unsure about Justin Bour, could the Marlins explore the possibility of bringing in Carter?
After being acquired by the Astros in 2013, Carter wasted no time getting to work with his new ballclub. Carter smashed 27 home runs in 2012 and established himself as the starting first baseman in Houston.