The Houston Astros have acquired right-hander Zack Greinke from the Arizona Diamondbacks for four prospects, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
He joins a fearsome rotation that includes Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole.
The Astros also acquired right-handers Aaron Sanchez and Joe Biagini from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to multiple reports
Greinke is 10-4 this season with a 2.87 ERA in 22 starts. The right-hander, who won a Cy Young award with the Kansas City Royals in 2009, is 197-122 with a 3.36 ERA in 16 major league seasons.
He pitched against the New York Yankees on Wednesday, striking out seven batters in five innings.
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