The Houston Astros were busy with under two hours left in the MLB trade deadline. Their first move was a wild one, reuniting with Carlos Correa in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. Houston's next deal brought in outfielder Jesus Sanchez to be the team's much-needed left-handed hitting outfielder.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as What Grade Did Astros Receive From Former MLB Executive for Trade Deadline Work?. The Houston Astros headed into the 2025 MLB trade deadline with clear needs to address for the stretch run of the season.

According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, the Astros traded for shortstop Carlos Correa in a deal with the Minnesota Twins. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported the Twins will pay $33 million of the remaining $103.42 million on Correa's contract.