The Astros strike — but the rest of the MLB market is still waiting.

Robert Murray goes solo on today’s Baseball Insiders — and there’s a lot to cover. The Astros make a surprise move by landing Imai, and Robert explains why it came out of nowhere, why the contract structure matters, and what Houston could do next (including potential payroll-shedding).

Then: the Okamoto market and deadline pressure, where the Cody Bellinger talks stand (and why the Yankees still feel most likely), plus updates on Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, J.T. Realmuto, and the slow-moving free agent market.

We close with Q&A: Brendan Donovan trade calls, center field market notes, and more.

00:00 – Intro

00:42 – Astros surprise signing: why it happened + contract breakdown

03:02 – Next domino: Okamoto posting decision + possible landing spots

04:40 – Cody Bellinger market: Yankees lead, Mets/Giants as options

07:21 – Bo Bichette sweepstakes: Yankees/Mets/Dodgers buzz + fit talk

09:28 – Red Sox angle: why Alex Bregman makes the most sense

11:05 – Why I’m still confident in the Mets + David Stearns’ plan

13:49 – Phillies & J.T. Realmuto: why it’s taking so long + outside interest

14:48 – When will MLB free agency heat up? What to watch next

16:16 – Q&A begins: latest on Brendan Donovan trade talks

17:34 – Donovan vs. Marte: who’s more likely to be traded?

18:15 – Harrison Bader market: interest level + CF logjam

19:33 – Kyle Tucker sweepstakes: Jays connection + Dodgers still lurking

20:52 – Lightning questions: Jazz Chisholm / Tarik Skubal trade chances

21:15 – Could the Angels land Bellinger? (unlikely)

21:42 – Luis Arraez market: “5+ teams” involved

21:53 – Giants trade for Peralta? Rotation comfort level

22:15 – Wrap-up + see you Monday

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