Houston Astros Eye Marlins Pitching Options in Early Trade Market Buzz

The Houston Astros are once again appearing in offseason trade speculation, as a new set of league predictions links the club to two Miami Marlins pitchers who could address rotation depth concerns. With Houston seeking reliable arms for 2025, these early signals hint that the front office may test the trade market sooner rather than later.

Astros Connected to Marlins Pitching Targets

A recent analysis from Sports Illustrated suggests that Houston could pursue Miami pitchers Jesús Luzardo or Trevor Rogers. Both arms offer upside, team control, and much-needed stability following a challenging 2024 season for the Astros' rotation.

Luzardo brings strikeout ability and front-line potential, while Rogers is a bounce-back candidate with an All-Star season on his résumé. Although no talks appear to be active, the prediction signals that the Astros may monitor Miami closely as the Marlins retool their roster.

For fans in Houston, this aligns with the club’s offseason objective: strengthen the pitching staff without sacrificing the long-term core.

Why It Matters for the Houston Astros

The Astros enter the winter with questions surrounding their rotation. Injuries, workload challenges, and inconsistency created problems in 2024, and the team cannot afford a repeat if it hopes to reclaim control of the AL West.

Adding a controllable starter would help stabilize the staff behind Justin Verlander, Framber Valdez, and Hunter Brown. It would also ease pressure on younger pitchers, who struggled at times last season.

A trade with Miami could fit Houston’s strategy because:

• Miami has multiple young pitchers but needs offensive help, an area where Houston has depth.
• The Astros prefer arms with upside rather than expensive free-agent deals.
• The front office is under pressure to deliver upgrades after a quiet 2024 trade deadline.

How These Pitchers Fit Houston’s Needs

Luzardo profiles as a starter who can slot into the top half of the rotation. His strikeout rate and ability to miss bats would give Houston a dynamic element it lacked for stretches last year. Despite some injuries, he remains one of the Marlins’ most valuable assets.

Rogers, meanwhile, could offer a buy-low opportunity. His 2021 All-Star campaign showed his ceiling, and the Astros have a strong track record of helping pitchers rebound. If healthy, he could fill the fourth or fifth spot in the rotation and provide left-handed balance.

Either pitcher would give the Astros needed depth as they prepare for a competitive 2025 slate.

What’s Next

The Astros are expected to explore several trade options over the coming weeks as the winter meetings approach. Miami remains a logical partner, especially if the Marlins pivot toward adding young hitters.

Houston fans should monitor this situation as the offseason unfolds. The club’s early interest signals that pitching upgrades are a top priority and that general manager Dana Brown may act aggressively if the right deal emerges.

More concrete discussions could surface once teams finalize arbitration decisions and assess financial flexibility for 2025.

This article is a summary of reporting by Sports Illustrated. Read the full story here.