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Astros Say They Aren't Trading Peña or Álvarez as Deadline Chatter Grows

Houston's general manager denied any internal talks about moving those players which signals the club expects to compete and will not be a seller at the Aug. 3 deadline.

Overview

  • Astros GM Dana Brown told reporters the team has had “zero discussions” about trading Jeremy Peña or Yordan Álvarez, and he does not foresee Houston selling before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
  • Ketel Marte trade rumors have resurfaced in early June after offseason talks with the Red Sox, with reports that parts of the Diamondbacks organization are frustrated with Marte's days-off pattern; those reports are reported but not confirmed as leading to a deal.
  • The Las Vegas Ballpark opener produced a 15–14, 12‑inning game with 11 home runs, and multiple outlets flagged altitude, hot dry air, and out‑winds as factors that can greatly boost offense and complicate single‑game pitcher evaluation.
  • Analysts and insiders have named Mets starter Freddy Peralta a plausible trade chip ahead of the deadline based on availability rankings and New York's uneven season, though no teams have reported active trade talks.
  • The Mets activated catcher Francisco Álvarez from the injured list, a roster move that restores a key player and will factor into New York's short‑term plans as trade discussions accelerate across the league.