The trade deadline for Major League Baseball has come and gone. The Red Sox chose to stand pat, while some of the teams they will be battling for a playoff spot were active. Here’s a look at some of the moves.
Astros trade for Zack Greinke
The Houston Astros bolstered their rotation by acquiring Zack Greinke from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona will reportedly receive four prospects in exchange for Greinke: pitchers Corbin Martin, J.B. Bukauskas, and Josh Rogers, and outfielder Seth Beer.
Greinke, 35, was signed to a six-year, $206.5 million contract by the Diamondbacks before the 2016 season
Oakland trades for Tanner Roark
Another pitcher comes off the board, as the Oakland A’s have acquired Tanner Roark from the Cinicinnati Reds in exchange for outfielder Jameson Hannah, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman.