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Astros Trade for Marlins' Jacob Amaya; Infielder Was MIA's No. 9 Prospect

The Miami Marlins have traded infielder Jacob Amaya to the Houston Astros for cash considerations and minor-league pitcher Valente Bellozo, per the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara.

The Astros placed pitcher Bennett Sousa on the 60-day IL to make room for Amaya on the 40-man roster and optioned Amaya to Triple-A.

Amaya has appeared in just four MLB games, notching two hits and two RBI in nine at-bats. He was the Marlins' No. 9 prospect before the trade.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.