What are the Astros' biggest needs ahead of 2023 MLB trade deadline?

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Astros general manager Dana Brown says the team will be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline.

They probably should be. The defending World Series champions are a one of a handful American League teams with a shot at the pennant, currently 3.5 games behind the in-state rival Texas Rangers for the AL West lead.

The Aug. 1 trade deadline is less than two months away, while the Astros have won eight of their last 11 games.

Shaun Bijani and Adam Spolane filled in for In The Loop last week and discussed the Astros' biggest needs.

Listen to the full segment here.

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