Astros Targeting Brad Hand, Alex Colome, Others
4 years agoThe Houston Astros continue to search for bullpen help and are targeting some of the biggest free-agent relievers on the market, including Brad Hand, Alex Colome, Liam Hendriks and Trevor Rosenthal, according to sources. Houston saw veteran relievers Roberto Osuna, Chris Devenski and Brad Peacock to free agency. They signed Ryne Stanek on Thursday to join Ryan Pressly, Joe Smith, Brooks Raley, Blake Taylor and Enoli Paredes, but the Astros are looking for more bullpen help. While Pressley and Smith have some closing experience, they are best suited in setup roles. Stanek is a hard-thrower but will be in the mix for a leverage role. Hand and Hendriks are the top names available, but Colome and Rosenthal would also be favorites for ninth-inning duties if they were to land in Houston.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart