TRADE ALERT
Astros add much-needed bullpen help ahead of Friday's deadline
Jul 27, 2021, 7:33 pm
Trade alert. Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images.
The Astros traded Joe Smith and Abraham Toro to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday and received pitchers Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero in return.
Source: The Astros have traded IF Abraham Toro and RHP Joe Smith for RHP Kendal Graveman and RHP Rafael Montero of the Mariners.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 27, 2021
Houston's relievers have been an issue this season, and the Astros got some much-needed help today. Graveman is 4-0 with a 0.82 ERA and 10 saves in 30 appearances this season. Montero was designated for assignment last week.
Welcome to Houston, Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero! 🤘#ForTheH pic.twitter.com/Zsc8pazi6B
— Houston Astros (@astros) July 27, 2021
An emotional Kendall Graveman was shocked to be traded from Mariners but excited for new opportunities with the Astros pic.twitter.com/3lVaMizuvs
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 28, 2021
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