The Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran right-hander Jake Odorizzi from the Houston Astros for relief pitcher Will Smith.
2B José Altuve returned the Astros on Monday after a bout with COVID-19, going 3-for-5 in a win vs. Seattle. Earlier, Houston placed RHP Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list with a strained muscle in his right arm.
Jake Odorizzi exited his start against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday after just five pitches because of tightness in his right forearm.
Jake Odorizzi decided to fashion his game like Zack Greinke's when he was still in high school.
Right-hander Jake Odorizzi and the Astros finalized a two-year, $20.25 million contract Monday that guarantees $20.25 million over two years, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, with a maximum value of $39.25 million over three years.
After losing starting pitcher Framber Valdez for an indefinite period of time, the Astros have reached an agreement with free-agent right-hander Jake Odorizzi on a two-year deal with a player option, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
