The 27-year-old has hit double-digit home runs in each of the past four seasons and gives Houston a much-needed left-handed hitter.

The big news prior to Thursday’s Trade Deadline was the Astros reuniting with Carlos Correa after he agreed to waive his no-trade clause in a trade from the Twins, but Houston also fulfilled its need

Jesús Sánchez gives the Astros a left-handed bat, something general manager Dana Brown said was a priority for the team entering the trade deadline.