2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

The Beard · Jun 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM

IdStrosfan said: ↑

A.J. Blubaugh, Miguel Ullola, and Zach Cole for Lars Nootbar.

Astros really need a grownup everyday LF to solidify that position and lengthen the lineup. Lars is perfect for that spot and has another year of control.

The Cardinals are building. They want to sell expiring and short term players while still giving themselves a chance in 2026.

They need bullpen help and high upside young controllable players.

It would hurt to lose Blubaugh but as the long guy/#5-6 option in the bullpen, he can be replaced.

Cole still has a ton of upside and maybe the Cardinals see some Jordan Walker in him? He also is expendable with Lars, Trammell, and Loperfido on the roster.

Ullola has a ton of upside now that he has been moved to the bullpen. He has enough AAA experience that he can help the Cards right away or could continue to learn the bullpen in AAA and give them 6 seasons of leverage relief starting next season.

I think this deal is fair for both sides while not hurting their current goals.

The issue is the same as always- if it becomes a bidding war the Astros can't match the talent of most other teams.
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Lars has a sub .700 OPS his last 800 at bats and is a guy who always seems to be fighting some kind of injury

Don't get me wrong, I'd take him on the team, but i'm not giving up Blu for him and certainly not Blu + Ullola

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