Astros Acquire RHP Mike Burrows in Three-Team Trade

The Houston Astros have acquired right-handed pitcher Mike Burrows from the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a three-team trade. Burrows, who opened 2025 in the minors, made his MLB debut for the Pirates in May and delivered a strong rookie campaign. He posted a 3.94 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and a 97:31 K:BB ratio over 96 innings. Burrows is the sole player heading to the Astros in the deal and is expected to slot into the middle of Houston's rotation for his sophomore season.