HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros have acquired RHP Yimi Garcia from the Miami Marlins in exchange for RHP Austin Pruitt and minor league OF Bryan De La Cruz. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager James Click.

Garcia, 30, has served as the Marlins closer in 2021, tallying 15 saves and a 3.47 ERA (14ER/36.1IP) in 39 games. Garcia has converted 15 of 18 save opportunities, including six straight and has been scoreless in 30 of his 39 appearances, while allowing a .233 opponent batting average and a .227 mark against right-handed hitters. Garcia has made 218 career Major League appearances in his seven-year career, posting a 3.41 ERA while pitching for the Dodgers (2014-16, 2018-19) and Marlins (2020-21). Garcia also has postseason experience with five career playoff appearances for the Dodgers and Marlins combined.

Pruitt, 31, made two appearances for the Astros this season, going 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA (2ER/2.2IP). A native Houstonian, Pruitt had just returned to the active roster after missing nearly a year and a half to injury. He was acquired by Houston in January of 2020 from Tampa Bay.

De La Cruz, 24, spent his entire 2021 season at Triple A Sugar Land, hitting .324 (88x272) with 17 doubles, 12 homers, 50 RBI and an .880 OPS. The right-handed hitting outfielder has been in the Astros minor league system for eight years (2014-21) since signing out of the Dominican Republic in 2013.