The Houston Astros have made a move for a reliever, albeit an unexpected one.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Astros have acquired Roberto Osuna from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Ken Giles has gone from Houston Astros closer to minor leaguer.
The Ken Giles Experience continues to be as wild and crazy as advertised.
Ken Giles took his frustration out on himself after allowing four runs to the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of Tuesday’s game, earning him some ridicule.
It’s too early to say whether Ken Giles has officially been demoted as Houston Astros closer, but we do know that he won’t serve in that role in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday.
A dominant closer can shorten games to eight innings. The real dominant ones take away hope from hitters in the ninth inning, when batters are facing their last chance at victory.
The Houston Astros brought in established closer Ken Giles this offseason, and conventional wisdom states that he’ll be taking over the role.
The Houston Astros officially acquired closer Ken Giles from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in a deal that cost them a top prospect and a former first overall pick.
