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The Astros pulled off a big trade deadline win by landing Gold Glove outfielder Daulton Varsho from Toronto, but at a steep cost—pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, leaving them dangerously thin in the rotation. With a brutal upcoming series against the Padres and shaky options like struggling Ronel Blanco and unproven Peter Lambert, the front office’s decision to avoid adding another starter feels risky. While their offense, led by MVP-caliber Yordan Alvarez, can carry them through regular-season games, October baseball demands more than just firepower—it needs reliable pitching. Relying on Blanco or fringe arms like Imai or Wesneski to carry them deep into the playoffs is a gamble that could backfire when the bats go quiet.

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