However, he has a track record of pitching well in the postseason, and that is something that could benefit a team such as the Astros. The veteran right-hander spent two years in Houston and even closed out the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving Houston their first ring.

With close to a week remaining for the MLB trade deadline, multiple teams are expected to make a move soon. The Houston Astros are on the lookout for a slugger, and they might just pull off a strong move from their AL rival.

Brice Matthews hits his first two major league home runs, driving in five runs, as the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3