Despite reports last week, the Astros have not yet reached a deal with first overall pick Mark Appel.
Jeff Luhnow said the club is "fully engaged" in contract talks with the right-hander from Stanford. Houston hopes to complete a deal this week.
"We're trying to move it as fast as we can," Luhnow said. "We wanted to give him the weekend to enjoy his commencement. We're optimistic we can move it pretty quickly."
Luhnow said the Astros have yet to meet with Appel or his representative, Scott Boras, but there have been solid conversations.