The 2019 MLB trade deadline is now a little over 24 hours away, and the latest nugget from the rumor mill has the Houston Astros showing interest in San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner.
With only Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Wade Miley locked into rotation spots, it’s not surprising to see the Astros kicking the tires on a proven starting pitcher.
The level of interest and progression of trade talks is unclear at this time, but Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports has reported that there is at least some conversation taking place:
Source says Giants and Astros "engaged" on Bumgarner.