False.
Houston paid a steep price, but not even close to your claim.
#9 and #13, plus Loporfido, per MLB.
https://www.mlb.com/news/yusei-kikuchi-astros-blue-jays-trade
Happily.
Jenkins is a high quality prospect.
Skubal is a high quality MLB starter.
2.3 years, not 2, by the way, if I can't extend him.
And unless the CBA changes, a draft pick compensation if he departs as a FA in 2027.
I don't think Festa is anywhere near ready to hold down a rotation spot in a pennant chase, and Paddack is just bad.
And even that counts on zero injuries the rest of way.
I guess we'll see, as it's looking like the Twins are sitting this deadline out.
Be interesting to see what Kikuchi gives Houston.
Yeah, but I think he'd be one of the Twins 5 best starters for the remainder of 2024.
When you're 1.5 games from missing the postseason, I think it pays to upgrade, even at the bottom.
I doubt anyone in Houston regrets the prospects.