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Astros trade for possible back of rotation starter, Austin Pruitt

Rays get two prospects

By William Metzger(bilbos)
MLB: Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

According to MLB trade rumors, “the Astros have acquired right-hander Austin Pruitt from the Rays in exchange for outfielder Cal Stevenson and righty Peyton Battenfield, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.” Pruitt posted a 4.87 ERA for the Rays last season, whereas Stevenson and Battenfield were in the lower minors.

For more information on this trade, go HERE and HERE.

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