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Astros Keep Jesús Sánchez as Trade Chip After Late-Season Slump

The Astros’ decision to tender Sánchez around $6.5M turned him into a clear trade chip. After a brutal .199/.269/.342 finish in 2025, the Astros are betting another club still believes in his plus bat speed and past .246/.312/.432 production. Outfield-hungry teams like the Royals, Pirates, Guardians and Phillies profile as suitors, with Houston eyeing a back-end starter.