The Houston Astros will "surely attempt to trade" Mike Fiers before Friday's deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players, according to a report.

Fiers, 32, threw 153.1 innings in 2017, posting a 5.22 ERA, 146 strikeouts and 5.43 FIP. He surrendered 32 home runs.

Any team that acquires the right-hander would have his rights for the next two seasons.