MLB-NEWS: the Milwaukee Brewers just made official the announcement that two pitchers for the Houston Astros had agreed to four-year contracts totaling $132.5 million apiece. According to ESPN, Trade speculations claim that the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers are vying for All-Star bat because of….

All-Star bat revealed by MLB trade rumors Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners are pursuing
A few All-Star players, notably Jazz Chisholm Jr., have already been dealt in the hours leading up to the MLB trade deadline. According to MLB trade rumors, the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and Houston Astros are all connected to the same All-Star as the fight for the American League pennant heats up.

The AL West contenders have some holes to cover, which is not surprising. Seattle wasted a 10-game lead in the division, and until June, Houston was among the weakest teams in baseball. Texas, on the other hand, is still making progress toward a winning record and will still be absent at the MLB trade deadline.

Despite their struggles, all three teams are buyers. Randy Arozarena, an All-Star outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, was acquired by Seattle. In the meanwhile, a number of contributors have been connected to Texas and Houston in MLB trade speculations. A bidding battle for an All-Star bat may soon break out between the AL West rivals, with only hours to spare before the deadline passes.

The Rays are open to considering trade offers for All-Star first baseman Yandy Diaz, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Pittsburgh Pirates, Astros, and Mariners are thought to be the teams that will most likely acquire the veteran slugger.