The Houston Astros added some talent at the trade deadline, but they're going to need to cut bait with a few struggling players on their roster this year.

The Astros were sniffing around the Dylan Cease market at the trade deadline, but there is one player they refused to give the Padres.

There was a lot that the Houston Astros did right ahead of the MLB trade deadline to have them feeling good heading into the final two months of the regular season. Their lineup received some much-needed reinforcements with the additions of Carlos Correa,

Jose Altuve and Yainer Diaz homered to help the Houston Astros beat the Miami Marlins 7-3 on Tuesday night. Jeremy Peña drove in two runs as AL West-leading Houston won its second straight game. AJ Blubaugh (1-1) pitched five innings of two-run ball in his first career win.

Find the latest odds, spread and score prediction for the Houston Astros vs. Miami Marlins MLB game on ESPN to be played on August 5, 2025 on ESPN.

An expected close contest features the Astros (-112 on the moneyline) against the Marlins (-107). Cal Quantrill (4-8) gets the start for the Miami Marlins, but there's been no pitching decision announced by the Houston Astros yet.