The Boston Red Sox face a pivotal decision regarding outfielder Jarren Duran as the 2026 season approaches, and the Houston Astros stand ready with a compelling trade proposal that could reshape both franchises.

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros had the entire month of October to ponder the offseason without the distraction of a playoff run.

Donovan would be an obvious fit for the Astros' lineup, but would create a logjam. Could Christian Walker or Isaac Paredes be on the move?

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General manager Dana Brown says Cam Smith 'can be a star one day' but said nothing is guaranteed for outfielder's second season on Astros' roster.

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Someone who almost assuredly is going to be protected is Miguel Ullola, the fifth-ranked prospect in the Astros' pipeline who put together a solid season for Triple-A Sugar Land this year by recording a 3.88 ERA across 28 appearances (23 starts). "He's a lock to be added to the 40-man," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com stated about the young righty.

Chas McCormick was a key part of the last Houston Astros championship team. The 30-year-old outfielder won't be with the team in the future. McCormick was among five players in the Astros organization placed on outright waivers Tuesday afternoon,

Smith has moved into a more precarious position within Houston’s organizational hierarchy. He must match his potential to change that.