The big news prior to Thursday’s Trade Deadline was the Astros reuniting with Carlos Correa after he agreed to waive his no-trade clause in a trade from the Twins, but Houston also fulfilled its need

Before it began, Sánchez served as an archetype for what the Astros desired. He hits left-handed, ravages right-handed pitching and can play all three outfield positions, ideal for an imbalanced roster that’s missing its starting center fielder and witnessing a regression from the rookie playing right.