
The Houston Astros 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.
Kikuchi, 33, has made 22 starts for the Jays this season. He's registered a 4.75 ERA with 130 strikeouts across 115 2/3 innings.