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TRADE ALERT!
The Astros had to make a tough choice by shipping off fan favorite and all-around good guy Jake Marisnick to the San Francisco Giants, along with AAA relief pitcher Dean Deetz in exchange for Giants closer Will Smith (LHP), MLB reliever Reyes Morontoa, and minor league reliever Jamie Callahan.
The Astros have been hurt by on and off injuries to their starting pitchers throughout this season and it has taken a toll on the bullpen. The addition of Smith and Moronta hopefully will sure up a bullpen that has been solid with Kimbrel, Pressly, and Osuna... but has seen Will Harris, Hector Rondon, Josh James, and recently Wade Miley all struggle in the pen.
It will create more competition for the valuable bullpen spots for the (hopefully) Astros playoff roster. It also gives the Astros a legitimate left handed option out of the bullpen.
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