“The Astros could use a quality No. 3 starter to slot behind Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez in the rotation,” Reuter wrote. “With one of the thinner farm systems in baseball, a high-reward target like Cabrera could be at the top of their wish list.”

Houston managed just four hits in opening loss to Seattle and despite Astros' pitching injuries, adding more offense is becoming priority.

The Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners play the middle contest of a 3-game series Saturday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.