Astros acquire left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson from Yankees

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The Houston Astros acquired left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson from the New York Yankees in exchange for minor league right-hander Kelly Austin and international bonus pool money, the teams announced Tuesday.

Ferguson, 28, was 1-3 with one save, 41 strikeouts and a 5.13 ERA over 33 1/3 innings in 42 appearances, all in relief.

Prior to joining the Yankees via a trade in Febr