Astros Acquire RHP Nick Robertson from Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded right-handed pitcher Nick Robertson to the Houston Astros in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Edinson Batista. Robertson, who was designated for assignment by Toronto, will report to Houston's Triple-A Sugar Land to provide bullpen depth. The 26-year-old has played for multiple MLB teams and holds a career ERA of 5.30 in 27 major league appearances. Batista, 22, has not yet pitched in the majors and spent the previous season with the Asheville Tourists, posting a 5.01 ERA over 115 innings. This trade comes as the Astros make roster adjustments, including transferring pitcher Cristian Javier to the 60-day injured list to accommodate Robertson. The move reflects both teams' strategies to bolster their pitching options for the upcoming season.