The Astros picked up right-handed reliever Roberto Osuna from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday in exchange for a package that includes former Houston closer Ken Giles. Minor league pitchers Hector Perez, 22, and David Paulino, 24, 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. Perez is the Astros’ No. 10 prospect. Osuna hasn’t pitched since May 6, and has been serving a 75-game suspension for violation of Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. He was arrested May 8 and charged with assault. His next court appearance is Wednesday, and he is eligible to be activated Sunday. Meanwhile Giles, 27, is 0-2 with 12 saves and a 4.99 ERA in 30⅔ innings this season for the Astros.
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