Making no secrets about their need for starting pitching depth this offseason, the Astros began addressing that void on Friday. Houston is in the process of acquiring right-hander Mike Burrows from the Pirates as part of a three-team blockbuster.

Trade details: In a three-team trade, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 2B Brandon Lowe, OF Jake Mangum and LHP Mason Montgomery, the Houston Astros acquire RHP Mike Burrows and the Tampa Bay Rays acquire OF Jacob Melton and RHP Anderson Brito.

In Mike Burrows, the Astros would be getting a young starting pitcher under team control until 2032, but giving up two of their most promising prospects.

The 2025 MLB season saw the end of what was an eight-year postseason streak for the Houston Astros after the club was ousted from the playoff picture during the

The Astros are set to acquire Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mike Burrows in a three-team trade also involving the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal. Houston will send outfield prospect Jacob Melton and right-handed pitching prospect Anderson Brito to Tampa Bay in the deal.

A former World Series champion pitcher appears to be joining the Arizona Diamondbacks' staff for the coming season.

Acquired by the Astros in 1976 for franchise legend Larry Dierker, Ferguson had an excellent year in his lone full season with the Astros in 1977. In 132 games, the catcher hit 21 doubles, 16 home runs, drove in 61, and had an OPS of .814 and OPS+ of 127.

Former Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado announced his MLB retirement in October. He will still stay heavily involved in professional baseball when 2026 arrives.

With his engagement marking an important step in his personal life, Pena will eventually turn his attention back to the field as the Astros look to rebound in 2026. His breakout in 2025 added to an already impressive list of accomplishments, as he is a one-time All-Star, Gold Glove winner and World Series MVP.

The Atlanta Braves have had an active offseason to this point, and are even familiar with the Houston Astros in the trade market, as the Stros dealt utilityman Mauricio Dubón to Atlanta in return for Nick Allen last month.