The Astros are eyeing Reds ace Johnny Cueto, who might even be their top trade target, people familiar with their thinking told CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.
Pairing Cueto with All-Star Game starter Dallas Keuchel would give the surprising American League contenders a formidable 1-2 punch.
One person connected to the team added to Heyman that the Astros know they need to bolster their rotation to stay in the division race the rest of the season.