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Astros predicted to trade 20-homer slugger to make most of seller's market

The Houston Astros are currently in contention for a postseason spot, as they're 47-51, just 3.0 games back in the AL West, and 1.5 games back in the AL Wild Card.But, despite being within striking distance of the postseason, Houston could still look to sell some pieces at the deadline. If they do decide to sell a few pieces, there's one 20-homer slugger who would make a lot of sense as a trade chip.Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicted that the Astros will trade this slugger, Christian Walker, at the August 3 deadline to make the most of the seller's market.Astros predicted to trade Christian Walker at deadline"Houston Astros: Christian Walker moves at the deadline," Reuter predicts. "... In a thin market for impact bats, the Astros now have a chance to move a contract that looked like
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