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Report: Astros have spoken with Tigers about Wilson

Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Add the Houston Astros to the list of teams interested in Justin Wilson.

The Astros have reportedly spoken to the Detroit Tigers about a possible deal for the left-handed reliever, a source told MLB Network's Jon Morosi.

Wilson has been one of the Tigers' most popular trade targets this offseason, with numerous clubs supposedly interested in acquiring the southpaw reliever, including the World Series winners, the Chicago Cubs.

Related: Cubs reportedly discussed Wilson with Tigers

In 58 2/3 innings with Detroit in 2016, Wilson posted a 4.14 ERA and 1.33 WHIP.

Much of the interest in acquiring Wilson may be due to a possible forthcoming raise in arbitration, while the Tigers are hoping to stay under the luxury tax for 2017. The left-hander earned $1.52 million with the Tigers in 2016 but is projected to earn approximately $2.7 million in arbitration negotiations, according to MLBTradeRumors.

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