PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher that teams have looked as a top trade candidate is reportedly trending towards staying with the team past the deadline. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said on 93.7 The Fan that the Pirates may keep right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller past the MLB trade deadline on July 31.

The trade market is opening up, and the Astros have become a possible trade destination for the Baltimore Orioles' starting pitcher, Trevor Rogers. Shawn Childs of SI.com proposed a mock trade that has the Astros sending minor league pitchers Miguel Ullola and Ethan Pecko in exchange for the 27-year-old Trevor Rogers.

However, Cease remains the most attractive target for Crane, who has shown a willingness to cross the luxury tax line for the right talent. With 17 players on the injured list, the Astros would prefer not to trade controllable young talent.