Padres Acquire Dan Straily

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Updated: March 29, 2016

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the San Diego Padres have acquired pitcher Dan Straily from the Houston Astros in exchange for Erik Kratz.

The #Astros acquire catcher Erik Kratz from the #Padres for RHP Dan Straily.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 29, 2016

Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle also reported the news.

#Astros announce they acquired catcher Erik Kratz from the Padres for RHP Dan Straily. Veteran will back up Castro.

— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) March 29, 2016

Straily is a former 24th round pick of the Oakland Athletics in the 2009 MLB Draft. He has spent time with the A’s, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros throughout his career.

Last season he posted a 0-1 record to go along with a 5.40 ERA in four games. He pitched in just 16.2 innings at the big league level last season.

With Opening Day just a week away it will be an exciting time for Padres. As more information surfaces on the Padres and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.

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