Proposed blockbuster Astros trade sees Houston land $56 million Cy Young ace, create electric 1-2-3 punch with Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Houston Astros championship window is starting to close, as they come off a season where they missed the playoffs, and now are 6-9 and fourth place in the AL West. However, there could be a move that opens that window right back up.FanSideds Christopher Kline proposes that the Astros make a deal with the Miami Marlins, and land their Cy Young Sandy Alcantara. Alcantara is having a bounce-back season so far, so combining him with Hunter Brown and Tatsuya Imai would work wonders.MORE:Proposed Red trade sees Cincinnati land $9.4 million two-time All-Star slugger as massive upgrade over Ke'Bryan HayesThe trade would look like this:Astros get: RHP Sandy AlcantaraMarlins get: HOU No. 4 prospect 2B Brice Matthews, HOU No. 10 prospect OF Zach Cole, HOU No. 12 prospect Miguel UllolaIn the short term, Alcntara gives Houston stability atop the rotation. His lost 2024 campaign notwithstanding, Alcntara is a paragon of durabilityLonger term, looking ahead to the postseason, Alcntara might be the second ace this Astros rotation needs. It's hard for the Astros to trust anybody not named Hunter Brown right now and he's hurt. If Houston can pummel opponents with Brown and Alcntara come October, hopefully with both at peak condition, Houston's explosive offense can carry them a long way. All the Astros really need at that point is for at least one of Burrows, Imai or Javier to figure it out, Kline wrote.MORE:Astros linked to $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate as temporary replacement for Hunter BrownSo far this season, Alcantara has posted a 2-0 record, a 0.74 ERA, 18 Ks, and a WHIP of 0.575 in 24 innings pitched. Hes set to make $17.3 million this season, and if Houston likes what they get, they can exercise his $21 million club option for next season.In a weakened division, this is the best move the Astros can make. Having a Cy Young, a Cy Young candidate, and a possible All-Star at the top of their rotation is just what they need to conquer once again.MOREMLBNEWSAngels predicted to part ways with, put $2.9 million 0.45 ERA breakout ace on trade block after Cy Young-level start to 2026 seasonPadres Cy Young candidate ace Michael King receives $100 million contract update ahead of free agencyProposed blockbuster Mets trade sees land $33 million All-Star, Batting Title winner to finally replace bat of Pete Alonso