The injury-riddled Astros are making a splash at the trade deadline.
made a splash ahead of the trade deadline in order to buff up their starting rotation for the second half of the season, acquiring veteran left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to multiple reports.
Injuries have marred Houston's starting rotation this year, with the likes of Justin Verlander, Cristian Javier, José Urquidy, Luis Garcia and Lance McCullers all on the injured list. Despite a slow start, the Astros managed to keep pace in the AL West, and now the addition of Kikuchi should help shore them over as they push for the postseason.
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