The Astros traded Jacob Melton and Anderson Brito to the Rays in the three-team deal that brought Mike Burrows to Houston. The Pirates got Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, and Mason Montgomery in the same trade.

Trade breakdown

  • Astros received: Mike Burrows
  • Astros sent: Jacob Melton and Anderson Brito
  • Pirates received: Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, Mason Montgomery

Context

It was a three-team trade involving the Astros, Pirates, and Rays, with Houston focused on adding rotation depth. The Astros’ side of the move was the simplest part: they got Burrows while giving up two prospects.

Team What they got What they gave up
Astros Mike Burrows Jacob Melton, Anderson Brito
Pirates Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, Mason Montgomery Mike Burrows
Rays Jacob Melton, Anderson Brito Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, Mason Montgomery