The Houston Astros remain in the American League playoff hunt but they have a glaring need ahead of the trade deadline.

Dana Brown has admitted that adding a starting pitcher is a priority for the club.

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Astros "dream acquisition" would be Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease.

It's worth noting that Heyman previously reported that Cease, who is controllable through 2025, is one of the players the White Sox are looking to retain and build around.