What It Means:

The two teams appear close to working out a deal that would likely land Liriano in a relief role in Houston. The Astros also remain active in other areas of the deadline market.

In 18 starts with Toronto, the 33-year-old Liriano has gone 6-5 with a 4.72 FIP and 0.8 WAR. His 8.06 strikeouts per 9 are his lowest mark since 2011.