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Dodger Blue > Rumors > MLB Trade Rumors: Astros Believed To Be Most ‘Motivated’ To Acquire Zach Britton
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MLB Trade Rumors: Astros Believed To Be Most ‘Motivated’ To Acquire Zach Britton

Matthew Moreno
July 21, 2017
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While several contenders have already taken steps to bolster their respective rosters ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, owners of the two best records in baseball, have not yet struck.

Like the Dodgers, the Astros are believed to have a desire in upgrading their pitching staff ahead of the deadline. Both clubs reportedly are in the market for a left-handed reliever.

That group is headlined by a pair of closers in Zach Britton and Justin Wilson, as well as Brad Hand. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, some perceive the Astros as the most driven to complete a trade with the Baltimore Orioles for Britton:

About the Zach Britton sweepstakes: Rival evaluators think the Astros may well be the most motivated suitor.

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 20, 2017

The Astros bullpen ranks sixth overall in opponents’ on-base plus slugging percentage at .675, and 11th with a 4.01 ERA. Trading for Britton would pair him with closer Ken Giles, who is 1-2 with 20 saves, two blown saves, a 3.31 ERA and 1.08 WHIP.

Britton has appeared in just 15 games this season, converted five saves, and holds a 2.81 ERA and 1.81 WHIP. He was not particularly effective Thursday night, allowing two hits, two runs, issuing a walk and throwing a wild pitch in just one inning of work.

Britton missed two months due to a left forearm strain. While that may have a negative impact on his trade value, the 29-year-old is under team control through the 2018 season.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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