UNDATED (AP) _ The Astros have added a six-time All-Star to their already-solid starting rotation.
Houston has picked up Zack Greinke (GREHN’-kee) for a starting five that includes 14-game winner Justin Verlander and major league strikeout leader Gerrit Cole. The Diamondbacks have received four minor leaguers for Greinke, who took the mound for Wednesday’s game against the Yankees.
Greinke is 10-4 with a 2.90 ERA this season.
Also at the major league trade deadline:
_ The Indians have confirmed their three-team swap that sends pitcher Trevor Bauer to Cincinnati and brings Yasiel Puig (YAH’-see-ul pweeg) to Cleveland. The Indians also got lefty Scott Moss from the Reds and outfielder Franmil (FRAHN’-meel) Reyes, lefty Logan Allen and infield prospect Victor Nova from San Diego. The Padres acquired outfielder Taylor Trammel from the Reds.
_ Atlanta picked up relievers Shane Greene and Mark Melancon (meh-LAHN’-sehn) in separate deals, along with backup catcher John Ryan Murphy. The Giants got right-handed reliever Daniel Winkler and a minor league pitcher for Melancon, and the Tigers received two minor leaguers in the Greene swap.
_ The Diamondbacks have acquired right-hander Mike Leake from the Mariners for a minor leaguer. Arizona also picked up rookie right-hander Zac Gallen from the Marlins for minor league shortstop Jazz Chisholm.
_ The Athletics have acquired starter Tanner Roark (ROH’-ahrk) from the Reds for outfield prospect Jameson Hannah.
_ Milwaukee has acquired left-hander Drew Pomeranz and righty Ray Black from the Giants for infield prospect Mauricio Dubon. San Francisco also obtained second baseman Scooter Gennett (jeh-NEHT’) from the Reds for a player to be named.
_ The Cubs have obtained outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (kas-tee-AH’-nohs) from the Tigers for two minor league pitchers.
_ The Phillies have grabbed outfielder Corey Dickerson from the Pirates for a player to be named later and $250,000 in international signing money.
_ The Nationals came away with relievers Roenis Elias and Hunter Strickland from Seattle and Daniel Hudson in a trade with Toronto. The Mariners received a trio of minor league pitchers from the Nationals, who jettisoned right-hander Kyle Johnston to Toronto for Hudson.
_ The Dodgers added infielder Jedd Gyorko, acquiring him from the Cardinals for left-hander Tony Cingrani and minor league righty Jeffry Abreu (ah-BRAY’-oo). Los Angeles also picked up reliever Adam Kolarek (koh-LEHR’-ak) from Tampa Bay
_ Martin Maldonado (mahr-TEEN’ MAL’-doh-NAH’-doh) is on the move for the second time this month, going from the Cubs to the Astros for Tony Kemp. Houston also moved catcher Max Stassi to the Angels for a pair of minor league outfielders.
_ The Rangers have landed injured right-hander Nate Jones from the White Sox for minor league pitchers Joe Jarneski and Ray Castro.
