Astros Targeting RH Outfielder, Eyeing Refsnyder and Hays
Houston is pursuing outfield depth after acquiring Daulton Varsho at the deadline, with two recently released platoon bats on their radar.
The Astros are in discussions about adding a right-handed hitting outfielder, per The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Both Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays were released this week by the Mariners and White Sox respectively and have drawn Houston's interest. The Astros already acquired lefty bat Daulton Varsho at the deadline and need a right-handed complement alongside Cam Smith. Jake Meyers is currently filling that role but carries a weak .206/.264/.316 line in 52 big league contests.
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