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Astros Owner Nixes Potential Larnach Trade
1 Aug
Summary
- Astros owner blocked a one-for-one player swap.
- The deal involved Bryan Abreu for Trevor Larnach.
- Larnach offers offensive power and club control.
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane reportedly blocked a proposed trade with the Minnesota Twins that would have sent pitcher Bryan Abreu to Minnesota in exchange for outfielder Trevor Larnach. This move occurred as the Astros recently regained the AL West lead in late July 2026.
Abreu, a 29-year-old reliever, has a 4.74 ERA in 2026 and is set to become a free agent after the 2026 season. Larnach, also 29, is a left-handed outfielder under team control through 2027. He has recorded 1.2 bWAR with eight home runs, a .283 batting average, and an .812 OPS in 91 games this season.
If the report is accurate, Crane's decision to nix the one-for-one swap for Larnach, who boasts a 128 OPS+, is seen as a substantial missed opportunity for the Astros to address their need for a left-handed hitting outfielder at a favorable cost.
