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.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Expected To Only Address One of Two Major Needs at MLB Trade Deadline. The Houston Astros are predicted to be buyers at next week's trade deadline, but they may only end up addressing one of two major needs.

According to The Athletic's Jim Bowden, while the Braves "are not looking to move on from" veteran second baseman Ozzie Albies, they will still "listen to inquiries" leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.

It’s also not as though Kelly would come in and need to be their ace, as he would likely slide in behind Hunter Brown, who, in 20 starts, has a 2.57 ERA and Framber Valdez, who sports a 2.75 ERA in 19 starts.

The lefty slugger was a top prospect for Houston after they traded with the Phillies to acquire him more than a decade ago, and the Astros even gave Singleton a contract extension before his MLB debut. He hit below .200 in his first big league exposure, then dealt with substance abuse problems and spent time in the Mexican league.

PHOENIX — After getting a pivotal win to avert a sweep in Seattle, the Houston Astros begin a three-game series Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rookie left-hander Colton Gordon (3-2, 4.67 ERA) gets the start for the Astros against Diamondbacks veteran righty Zac Gallen (7-10, 5.40).

With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

The injury rehab hits kept on coming on Sunday, as Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia made his rehab debut with Class-A Fayetteville on Sunday.

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.

The Houston Astros need to be aggressive at the trade deadline to fill the gaps on their roster, even if it costs them their prospects.