Astros President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow has announced that the Astros have acquired right-handed pitcher Roberto Osuna from Toronto in exchange for three right-handed pitchers: Ken Giles, David Paulino and Hector Perez.
Osuna is serving a 75-game suspension without pay that will run through Aug. 4 for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse policy.
“We are excited to welcome Roberto Osuna to our team,” said Luhnow. “The due diligence by our front office was unprecedented. We are confident that Osuna is remorseful, has willfully complied with all consequences related to his past behavior, has proactively engaged in counseling, and will fully comply with our zero tolerance policy related to abuse of any kind. Roberto has some great examples of character in our existing clubhouse that we believe will help him as he and his family establish a fresh start and as he continues with the Houston Astros. We look forward to Osuna’s contributions as we head into the back half of the season.”
Osuna, 23, a native of Juan Jose Rios, Mexico, joins the Astros after a four-year start to his career with the Blue Jays, including an All-Star appearance in 2017. This season, Osuna appeared in 15 games for the Blue Jays, posting nine saves and a 2.93 ERA (5ER/15.1IP).
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