Jesus Sanchez News: Dealt to Houston

The Astros acquired Sanchez from the Marlins on Thursday in exchange for right-hander Ryan Gusto, infielder Chase Jaworsky and outfielder Esmil Valencia, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez had settled in as the Marlins' No. 2 hitter against righties while occasionally batting out of the bottom third of the lineup against lefties, but he may be in line for a less favorable lineup placement and more strict platoon in Houston. The 27-year-old outfielder is slashing .256/.320/.420 with 10 home runs, nine steals, an 8.6 percent walk rate and a career-best 20.8 percent strikeout rate in 337 plate appearances this season.