Houston Astros bolster bullpen, get Seattle Mariners’ Kendall Graveman in four-player trade

Astros bolster bullpen, get Mariners’ Graveman

The Houston Astros have acquired relievers Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero from the Seattle Mariners for third baseman Abraham Toro and reliever Joe Smith. Graveman, a 30-year-old right-hander, has been dominant this season with an 0.82 ERA in 33 innings pitched. He is 4-0 and has 10 saves this season.