The Houston Astros traded for suspended reliever Roberto Osuna from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday in exchange for a package that includes former Astros closer Ken Giles.
Minor league pitchers Hector Perez, and David Paulino, are also headed to Toronto in the deal. Paulino had been Houston’s No. 3 prospect, according to MLB.com, prior to his 80-game suspension last season for a PED violation. Osuna is eligible to pitch in the big leagues starting Sunday after a 75-game suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy.
Osuna has not pitched in the majors since May 6, two days before he was put on administrative leave when he was charged with one count of assault in Toronto.
He was an All-Star during the 2017 season in which he went 3-4 with 39 saves and a 3.38 ERA. The right-hander will pitch in another minor league game this week before joining the champions on Sunday.
He would be eligible to pitch in the postseason, unlike players suspended under the drug policy this year, such as Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano.
