The Houston Astros have been in the market for a left-handed hitter and a left fielder for the bulk of the season. With Yordan Alvarez down with an injury and his recovery taking a long time, including a setback, the Astros could look to the deadline to make a move.

The Astros clearly have a need for more offense, specifically a left-handed hitter. Here are 10 players available at the MLB trade deadline that would make sense.

Cease, who is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, would be a rental for the current AL West leaders.

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease is "at the top" of the Houston Astros' wish list heading into Thursday's trade deadline, Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome reported Tuesday for The Athletic.

Trevor Rogers' recent resurgence has made him a potential trade chip for the Orioles, with the Astros emerging as a logical landing spot.

How can the Astros maintain their lead in the AL West with injuries mounting, and do the injuries indicate a larger organizational problem?

The Houston Astros have had the year from hell when it comes to their rotation. We could list off the array of injuries that their starting pitchers have suffer

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/orioles as Orioles All-Star named great fit for Astros ahead of trade deadline.

The Houston Astros are eyeing the San Diego Padres' 4.79 ERA starter as a primary trade target at the deadline.