According to former MLB general manager Jim Bowden of The Athletic, there's one player who fits both descriptions and would be a "perfect fit" in a potential trade deadline deal.

According to The Athletic's Jim Bowden, while the Braves "are not looking to move on from" veteran second baseman Ozzie Albies, they will still "listen to inquiries" leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.

The Houston Astros are predicted to be buyers at next week's trade deadline, but they may only end up addressing one of two major needs. MLB Insider Jim Bowden

P HOENIX - After getting a pivotal win to avert a sweep in Seattle, the Houston Astros begin a three-game series Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rookie left-hander Colton

Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

It’s also not as though Kelly would come in and need to be their ace, as he would likely slide in behind Hunter Brown, who, in 20 starts, has a 2.57 ERA and Framber Valdez, who sports a 2.75 ERA in 19 starts.

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With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

Chas McCormick missed nearly two months with an oblique strain and should have chance to help injury-depleted outfield.

It's hard to say there was a more surprising result in the first half of the season than what the Houston Astros accomplished heading into the All-Star break. A