The Houston Astros acquired Jesus Sanchez in a trade with the Miami Marlins ahead of the trade deadline. He was brought in to address their need for a left-handed hitting outfielder, especially with Yordan Alvarez on the IL, dealing with a fractured right hand.

Houston Astros outfielder Jesus Sanchez opens up about his slump as club tries to maintain slim AL West lead over the Seattle Mariners.

Sánchez, the outfielder acquired by the Houston Astros from the Marlins at the trade deadline, went hitless in his first homestand with the club last week. While robbing two home runs in right field in Sunday’s series finale against Baltimore, Sánchez also extended his hitless streak to 21 at-bats.