As the MLB non-tender deadline approaches, several players have become intriguing candidates for free agency, including former top picks and All-Stars. Teams are making critical decisions on arbitration-eligible players, with notable names at risk of not receiving tenders. The Astros have tendered contracts to eight players, but there are still several high-risk players who might find themselves on the free-agent market. Fans are looking ahead to potential trades before the deadline, and lists of non-tendered players are being compiled. The overall atmosphere is charged with excitement as stakeholders await the outcome of these pivotal decisions.