Overview

• Yusei Kikuchi joins the Astros with a 4.75 ERA and 130 strikeouts this season.
• Houston's rotation has been hit hard by injuries, including Justin Verlander and Cristian Javier.
• The Blue Jays receive Jake Bloss, a promising prospect with a 1.64 ERA in the minors this year.
• Kikuchi is expected to help stabilize the Astros' pitching staff for a postseason push.
• Toronto also traded several other players as they rebuild for the future.