There are apparently talks between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets to acquire two multi-time All-Star players.

According to a recent report, the Houston Astros have been talking about making a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets to handle two of their roster concerns in one go.
The Astros have significantly improved and become one of the best teams in baseball over the past several weeks after going through some serious setbacks during the first few months of the season. The team has gained a lot of ground and is now within striking distance of the Seattle Mariners, who are now atop the division, as of Thursday’s play.

There was a lot of conjecture over what Houston could do before to the MLB trade deadline of July 30th, even before the team returned to winning ways. Now that they’re back to their regular form and appear ready for a big comeback in the second half, that has intensified.

It appears like Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown has been very busy making calls across the league lately, according to a new story from MLB insider Jim Bowden of The Athletic. The fact that the franchise is pursuing not just one, but two elite players from the New York Mets, is perhaps the most intriguing piece of information.

Luis Severino and Pete Alonso have been discussed for acquisition by the Houston Astros recently.
“First base manager Dana Brown of the Astros has communicated to other front offices his intention to bring in a long-term or short-term impact player and a proven starter. He has discussed Luis Severino and Pete Alonso with the Mets,” Bowden said.
Pete Alonso, a four-time All-Star, has been connected to the Astros for several months. particularly given that they have had a significant void at first base the whole season. But this is the first time the team has been mentioned in connection with a trade for the former All-Star pitcher of the New York Yankees.

The first baseman, who will be a free agency at the end of the season, was named an All-Star last week for the third year in a row. Severino had one of his worst seasons ever in 2023, but he recovered greatly the next year in 2024 and has been a reliable middle-of-the-rotation starter ever since. This winter, he will also be available for free agency again.
Around this time last year, the Mets and Astros executed a sensational trade that sent Ryan Clifford, one of their top prospects, to the Houston Astros and brought back the franchise great Justin Verlander to Houston.