Astros Trade For Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson, Hader Gives Up Homer In 9th In Loss To Pirates

The Matt Thomas Show

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros trading Joey Loperfido, Jake Bloss and Will Wagner to the Toronto Blue Jays for left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi. The deal was officially announced following Monday's 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, which saw Josh Hader give up a three-run homer in the ninth inning. Manager Joe Espada joins to discuss the loss and how Kikuchi will fit into the Astros rotation. During the show, news breaks that the Astros are trading High A right-hander Kelly Austin and international bonus pool money to the New York Yankees for reliever Caleb Ferguson. Matt and Ross also preview the Texans against the Chicago Bears in the Hall of Fame game, give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.