The Houston Astros are "engaged in serious pursuit" of reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome.
Snell is reportedly seeking a "three-year deal with two opt outs," according to Rosenthal and Rome.
The Astros are seeking pitching help as the team prepares to start the season without injured pitchers Justin Verlander, Lance McCullers Jr. and Luis Garcia.
José Urquidy left a minor-league start early Friday with a sore elbow, potentially further thinning the team's pitching depth, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.