What happened: Houston is being pressed to make another trade deadline move, according to a Yahoo Sports report. The Astros already dealt pitcher Lance McCullers and Gordon to the Brewers this week to bolster Milwaukee's pitching depth. The move came days after Houston signaled it was actively pursuing rotation upgrades.

Why it matters: The Astros have been publicly hunting for starting pitching help since early July as the AL West race tightens. Trading away McCullers leaves a rotation spot open even as Houston looks to add, underscoring the roster churn ahead of the deadline.

What to watch: Watch for further Astros roster moves as the trade deadline approaches.