Houston Astros acquire Evan Reifert from Tampa Bay Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The Houston Astros are acquiring Evan Reifert, a 27-year-old right-handed pitcher, from the Tampa Bay Rays. Reports indicate that Reifert posted a 2.48 ERA with 81 strikeouts over 58 innings at Triple-A Durham this season. This trade suggests the Astros are looking to bolster their pitching lineup. Reifert has yet to make his MLB debut.
- •Evan Reifert, 27, is joining the Houston Astros.
- •Reifert had a 2.48 ERA in Triple-A this season.
- •He recorded 81 strikeouts over 58 innings pitched.
- •Reifert has not yet made his MLB debut.
- •The trade was reported on Halloween night.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — MLB TRADE: Houston Astros Acquiring 27-Year-Old Pitcher From Tampa Bay Rays
"The Houston Astros are acquiring a 27-year-old pitcher from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to FanSided's Robert Murray. The post MLB TRADE: Houston Astros Acquiring 27-Year-Old Pitcher From Tampa Bay Rays appeared first on HEAVY.
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