The Houston Astros have been in the market for a left-handed hitter and a left fielder for the bulk of the season. With Yordan Alvarez down with an injury and his recovery taking a long time, including a setback, the Astros could look to the deadline to make a move.

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease is "at the top" of the Houston Astros' wish list heading into Thursday's trade deadline, Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome reported Tuesday for The Athletic.

The Astros clearly have a need for more offense, specifically a left-handed hitter. Here are 10 players available at the MLB trade deadline that would make sense.

The Houston Astros have trade interest in multiple left-handed bats to insert into a heavy right-handed-filled batting lineup.

Trevor Rogers' recent resurgence has made him a potential trade chip for the Orioles, with the Astros emerging as a logical landing spot.

Cease, who is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, would be a rental for the current AL West leaders.

The Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly discussed Nolan Arenado, but there has been no traction with the deadline inching closer.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/orioles as Orioles All-Star named great fit for Astros ahead of trade deadline.