Now, according to sources briefed on their discussions, they are engaged in a serious pursuit of left-hander Blake Snell, the best starter on the market.
Snell, 31, is believed to be seeking the same type of contract recently signed by two other Scott Boras clients,
Cody Bellinger and
Matt Chapman — a three-year deal with two opt outs.
The Astros’ need to add another starting pitcher intensified Friday when
José Urquidy pulled himself from a minor-league game after 43 pitches with a sore right elbow, according to manager Joe Espada.
Astros ace
Justin Verlander will start the season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, but could be back by mid-April. Two other Houston starters,
Lance McCullers Jr. and
Luis Garcia, are still recovering from elbow surgeries and not expected until well after the All-Star break.
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