How the Astros pulled off the biggest tank in MLB history and built a World Series champion

Joe Musgrove, relief pitcher

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When acquired: During the 2012 season

How acquired: The Toronto Blue Jays traded Musgrove to the Astros along with Kevin Comer, Francisco Cordero, Ben Francisco, Carlos Perez, David Rollins, and Asher Wojciechowski, in exchange for David Carpenter, J.A. Happ, and Brandon Lyon.

2017 salary: $543,400

Contract: 1 year, $543,400. Musgrove will likely receive his first big raise in 2020 when he will be eligible for arbitration for the first time. He is not eligible for free agency until 2023.

One thing to know: 2017 was a tale of two seasons for this righty, acquired as a 19-year-old prospect near the beginning of Luhnow’s tenure. Musgrove was abysmal as a starter but excelled after a move to the bullpen, posting a 1.44 ERA over the final two months of the season.