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Astros acquire Zack Greinke for bounty of prospects

When it seemed like the Astros let the trade deadline pass without acquiring a big name pitcher, news broke of a blockbuster of a deal. GM Jeff Luhnow picked up Zack Greinke from Arizona to form an imposing Big Three with Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole, but it comes at a high price.

In return, the Astros sent three of their five best prospects to the Diamondbacks — first baseman Seth Beer and pitchers J.B. Bukauskas and Corbin Martin. Additionally, they sent infielder Joshua Rojas, their No.