Cease could just be a half-year rental because of all the starting pitchers on Houston's injured list. The Astros have a full rotation sidelined. Lance McCullers, Luis Garcia, Ronel Blanco, Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier and J.P. France are all on the injured list.

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

The infielder can play multiple positions, giving them some flexibility. More News: Astros Should Have Major Urgency To Acquire Bat They've Been Seeking Urias won’t provide a ton at the plate, but he provides some insurance with the team dealing with injuries.