The Astros didn’t go long without a second lefthanded reliever.
The non-waiver trade deadline has passed but deals can still be made with players who are placed on waivers and the Astros struck one such deal Friday night, agreeing to acquire veteran lefty Oliver Perez from the Diamondbacks in exchange for teenage lefty Junior Garcia from Class A short season Tri-City.
Perez is to report to the Astros on Sunday in Oakland.
Sam Deduno, who’s out for the season after hip surgery, went to the 60-day disabled list to make room on the 40-man roster. A corresponding 25-man roster move has not been announced.