Jays deal LHP Yusei Kikuchi to Astros, land RHP Jake Bloss
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The Houston Astros acquired left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, adding a veteran pitcher to their rotation.
Toronto received right-hander Jake Bloss, outfielder Joey Loperfido and minor league infielder Will Wagner.
Bloss was scratched from his scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday before news of the trade broke. Fellow ri