Is Trevor Larnach a Fit for the Houston Astros?

[Matthew Lenz]

 

Trevor Larnach is in the midst of a career year, having gone from non tender candidate to an above average hitter and serviceable left fielder in a matter of months. Is now the right time to move on from him and create an opening for a top prospect?

Chandler Rome of The Athletic is reporting that the "[Houston] Astros focus at the trade deadline is a left-handed hitting outfielder." While their farm system isn't strong, the Astros have a bevy of southpaw relievers that they could look to move...something the Minnesota Twins are in need of.

Though the Minnesota Twins may not be true "buyers" at the deadline, they will seemingly be in the playoff hunt in the second half of the season. If they were to make a move, it would make sense for them to deal from a position of depth to strengthen the weakest position group on the roster. 
 

For Larnach, he is currently slashing .247/.326/.412 with 13 home runs and a pair of stolen bases across 75 games. Though it's still not great, he has improved his defensive contributions this season to a more serviceable level. Having been a league average (or slightly better) hitter for years now, the improved defense has made him a more reliable everyday player. He is controllable through 2027.

Should the Minnesota Twins look to trade Trevor Lawrence? Join the conversation in the comments!

 

 

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[dxpavelka]

And cut down to only a half dozen left handed hitting corner outfielders?  That seems ballsy.

[thelanges5]

Larnach is hitting 

.289

.384

.443

and has 6 HR, 130 OPS+

Trevor Lawrence?

[Patrick Slator]

Yeah guys, there's enough factual errors here that you might want to take this one down

 

[olerud]

42 minutes ago, Patrick Slator said:

Yeah guys, there's enough factual errors here that you might want to take this one down

 

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[DJL44]

For Bryan King, sure. For Steven Okert, no thanks.