Mariners Acquire INF Abraham Toro and RHP Joe Smith from Houston

SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced today Mariners have acquired infielder Abraham Toro and right-handed pitcher Joe Smith from Houston in exchange for Rafael Montero (rhp) and Kendall Graveman (rhp).

Toro (#13) and Smith (#43) will be in uniform and available for tonight’s (7:10 p.m. PT) game vs. Houston.

“Adding a young Major Leaguer like Abraham, as well as the veteran presence and experience of Joe Smith is a move we feel makes us a deeper team today, as well as moving forward,” Dipoto said.

“We are certain to be very active in the hours and days ahead as we remain committed to making moves that will…