TRADE ALERT
Houston Astros add another pitcher in trade with Yankees
Jul 30, 2024, 2:31 pm
Astros GM Dana Brown has made another trade. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images.
With the MLB trade deadline just hours away, the Astros have reportedly traded for another left-handed pitcher. After adding Yusei Kikuchi on Monday, the Astros have acquired Yankee relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson.
Yes Network's Jack Curry is reporting that in exchange for Ferguson, New York will receive an unnamed minor league player and international pool money.
The Yankees have traded Caleb Ferguson to the Astros for a minor leaguer and international pool money.
— JackCurryYES (@JackCurryYES) July 30, 2024
Editor's note: Chandler Rome is reporting that the Astros are sending $750,000 and High A RHP Kelly Austin to the Yankees.
Astros are also sending $750,000 in international bonus pool money. https://t.co/cauJtvxO9m
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 30, 2024
Ferguson (age 28) has a 1-3 record this season with a 5.13 ERA.
You can see the lefty's advanced stats in the post below. This is Ferguson's first year with the Yankees. He played five previous seasons with the LA Dodgers. He will be a free agent after the 2024 season.
Ferguson is a left handed reliever. 94 MPH fastball. Higher whiff and K rate.
5.13 ERA on the season but 3.38 in his past 7 games. pic.twitter.com/LffrtMDBnu
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) July 30, 2024
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Key Stat
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