The lefty slugger was a top prospect for Houston after they traded with the Phillies to acquire him more than a decade ago, and the Astros even gave Singleton a contract extension before his MLB debut. He hit below .200 in his first big league exposure, then dealt with substance abuse problems and spent time in the Mexican league.

After the Mariners got off to a good start against the division rival Astros, Bryan Woo and company quickly fell apart.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Did Astros Add Any Potential Future Impact Players on Day 2 of of MLB Draft?. While the Houston Astros were more limited in opportunities than most teams in the MLB draft, they managed to add some solid prospects on Day 2.

And during an appearance on Foul Territory, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal believes the Astros, despite their weaker prospects, will be involved at the deadline. Rosenthal had a firm stance that the Astros would be aggressive at the deadline.

The Houston Astros are one of the best teams in baseball, and they could look to make some waves ahead of the trade deadline.

The Arizona Diamondbacks look to build on a strong run while the Houston Astros hope to get back on track when the teams meet in a three-game series beginning Monday in Phoenix.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Already Lagging Farm System Likely To Take Hit Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline. The Houston Astros' farm system was one of the lowest ranked in baseball during the 2025 preseason.