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The Astros gave up 4 runs and suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Texas Rangers, further dwindling their chances to win the AL West
The Houston Astros are -295 favorites to win the American League West at FanDuel Sportsbook. The Texas Rangers are listed at +240 with four games left in the regular season.
According to The Athletic's Chandler Rome, the Astros placed Javier on the 15-day IL with a Grade 2 right groin strain. In a corresponding move, the Astros selected lefty Josh Hendrickson to replace Javier on the Major League roster.
The Rangers or Astros are poised to reach an embarrassing new low for an MLB division winner in the American League West.
The Rangers could have a leg-up over Houston — aside from their one-game lead — as the final week of the season begins.
If the Astros managed to make a few more offensive additions at the trade deadline, they may be in full control of the division with less than a handful of games remaining. But their offense around MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez has been one of the worst in baseball.