Randy Wolf to the Astros

ESPN's Buster Olney is reporting that the Padres and Astros are in talks to make a deal for Randy Wolf, in exchange for prospects. Olney points out that the Astros have a dismal farm system and it makes little sense to give up whatever prospects they might value for a pitcher who is sure to go to a higher bidder come fall and the free-agent market.

UPDATE: The deal has been completed with the Astros sending minor league pitcher Chad Reineke