Astros Linked to Cardinals Outfielder Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros are being linked to St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Laars Nootbaar ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.

It's been said for weeks that the Houston Astros are in search of an outfielder to reinforce and balance their lineup. Ideally, that outfielder hits from the left-handed side of the batter's box. Before the trade deadline, the hitters market is slim pickings. There are over a dozen clubs that still decided whether they