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Astros: Addition Of Perez Helps Bolster Bullpen

The Houston Astros made an under-the-radar move over the weekend, acquiring Oliver Perez from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Astros make it official: Junior Garcia from Tri-City goes to Arizona. Deduno goes to 60 day DL

— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) August 8, 2015

By adding Perez to the pen, it finally gives the Astros a second lefty, following the release of Joe Thatcher a few weeks ago.

Tony Sipp had been the only reliable lefty in the bullpen for quite some time.