Astros pull off trade with team that's in town to play them
With Lance McCullers, Jr., done for the season, Houston picked up pitcher Joel Kuhnel from Cincinnati, who will head to Sugar Land to play for the Space Cowboys.
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros pulled off a trade Saturday with the Reds -- the team in town to play them.
In the deal, the Astros get right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel from Cincinnati in exchange for cash. Houston made the deal as they put right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr. on the 60-day disabled list.
McCullers underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a tendon and remove a bone spur and will be out for the rest of the year.
According to the team, Kuhnel will be sent to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Kuhnel, 28, has spent most of his season with the Reds’ Triple-A team in Louisville, where he’s made 21 appearances. He's made two appearances for the Reds this season.
From @astros The team has acquired RHP Joel Kuhnel from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for 28 yr old Kuhnel on the 40-man roster,the Astros transferred Lance McCullers Jr. to the 60-day IL. Kuhnel has been optioned to Triple A Sugar Land. — Matt Musil (@KHOUSportsMatt) June 18, 2023
Source: KHOU.com
