Dana Brown's options for a left-handed bat could include an infielder or outfielder with possible return of Jose Altuve to second base.

A Twins utilityman might make more sense than Arizona's third baseman, plus notes on other deadline options and Cam Smith's recent slide.

Chandler Rome of The Athletic (subscription required) has recently reported that the Astros has shown interest in Minnesota Twins super utility man Willi Castro. More News: Astros Must Improve Offense Following Mariners Acquisition of Josh Naylor

Hunter Brown can't get past five innings, bullpen allows two big homers and bats are quiet again for a depleted roster.

The latest reporting reveals if the Astros will once again go after Cardinals star Nolan Arenado after pursuit in offseason.

Wagner is the 11th Astros player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He joins Jeff Bagwell, Iván Rodríguez, Craig Biggio, Randy Johnson, Nolan Ryan, Don Sutton, Nellie Fox, Joe Morgan, Eddie Mathews and Robin Roberts. Former manager Leo Durocher was also inducted. Bagwell and Biggio are the only two that played their entire careers with Houston.

Starting in the leadoff spot for the first time in his nine-year career, Andujar homered on Colton Gordon's fifth pitch. With two out, Langeliers sent a 3-0 fastball over the train tracks in left for his 17th home run of the season.

The Astros' desire to add some left-handed balance to their righty-heavy lineup doesn't mean the team is restricting itself to

Billy Wagner spent his first nine seasons in the majors with the Astros, who received a special recognition in his Hall of Fame speech.

The Houston Astros need to add another thumper to their lineup with the struggles and injuries in Houston. Could they find a deal with the Baltimore Orioles?

It looked liked Arenado was Houston bound this offseason when the two sides agreed to a trade shortly after the Kyle Tucker deal. However, believing that the Astros were entering a rebuild, Arenado exercised his no trade clause and vetoed the deal.