The Houston Astros are in first place in the AL West entering MLB games today, sitting more than 10 games above .500 just a month after holding a 25-24 record. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the front office is looking for ways to strengthen the roster.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - With the trade deadline about five weeks away, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown offered some insight Sunday into the team's current top priority. Brown told the Astros' pregame radio show Sunday that acquiring a left-handed hitter is the "big issue" in the club's current discussions looking ahead to the July 31 deadline.

With Yordan Álvarez still sidelined and the lineup lacking left-handed power, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown says finding a left-handed bat is the team’s top priority ahead of the MLB trade