The Houston Astros could pursue a first baseman who doubles as an outfielder to boost their lineup ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.

The Arizona Diamondbacks activated Ketel Marte from the restricted list prior to yesterday's game, but he didn't appear in the club's 5-3 win over the Cardinals. The All-Star second baseman is expected to return to the lineup Monday night when the Houston Astros visit the desert for the opener of a three-game interleague series.

According to former MLB general manager Jim Bowden of The Athletic, there's one player who fits both descriptions and would be a "perfect fit" in a potential trade deadline deal.

Brice Matthews hits his first two major league home runs, driving in five runs, as the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3.

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From a star at Nebraska to an MLB rookie summoned up in an emergency, Brice Matthews came through with the pressure being extreme. He went deep for his first tw

After rookie Brice Matthews' coming-out party Monday, Houston will turn to veteran ace left-hander Framber Valdez in an attempt to win the series from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

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Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Newly Promoted Brice Matthews Powers Team With Huge Night Against Diamondbacks. The Houston Astros have been piling up injuries as of late which is giving some other players an opportunity to come through for their ball club which includes Brice Matthews.