The Houston Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three\u002Dtime Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets.
A couple more NL East contenders also were active. The major league-leading Atlanta Braves boosted their bullpen by adding reliever Brad Hand in a trade with the Colorado Rockies. The Miami Marlins got slugging infielder Jake Burger in a deal with the Chicago White Sox and first baseman Josh Bell from Cleveland.
Looking to salvage an underwhelming season, San Diego acquired 43-year-old left-hander Rich Hill and first baseman/designated hitter Ji Man Choi in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Padres began the year with World Series aspirations, but they need a strong finish just to make the playoffs.Article content
Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez were among a group of players who were thought to be on the market but remained in place after the deadline passed.
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