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Zack Greinke, Justin Verlander and Astros' Updated Rotation, Roster After Trade

The Houston Astros came through with arguably the biggest move of the trade deadline by acquiring Zack Greinke in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the team dealt Corbin Martin, J.B. Bukauskas, Seth Beer and Josh Rojas for the veteran pitcher.

Although the cost was high—both in prospects and the $70 million owed to Greinke over the next two years—the Astros have solidified the top of their rotation heading into the season's final stretch.

Add in other trades for Aaron Sanchez and Joe Biagini, which Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reported, and Houston should be a World Series favorite.