Report: Astros shopping Carter, willing to listen on Marisnick

The Houston Astros hit the second-most home runs in the majors last season, but one of their biggest contributors to that tally could be on the move.

First baseman Chris Carter is being shopped, with the Astros focusing on American League teams as suitors, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.

Carter has clubbed a team-leading 90 home runs over the past three seasons, but has also slashed a miserable .218/.312/.459 with 545 strikeouts in 422 games. He hit 24 homers and 17 doubles in 2015, while managing a career-low .199 average over 129 games.

The Astros are also said to be willing to listen on offers for Jake Marisnick, as the 24-year-old finds himself without a starting job after Colby Rasmus accepted a $15.8-million qualifying offer. Marisnick hit .236/.281/.383 with nine home runs and 24 stolen bases in 133 games.

Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow has spent the early part of the offseason trimming excess payroll so he can free up cash to improve the pitching staff.