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Houston's early-season record shapes deadline expectations as the trade window approaches.
The Astros sit at 16-27, tied for last place in the AL West. The record puts Houston in a position to become a seller at the deadline if the team does not close a significant gap over the next six weeks of the season.
Houston's starting rotation and offensive production will be the early tells on whether a turnaround is viable. The Astros have time to arrest the slide, but each week of sub-.500 baseball narrows the window for a meaningful run.
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