White Sox trade 3 to get Houston closer Myers

Posted July 21, 2012 3:00 pm

Scot Gregor

The White Sox found some veteran help for the bullpen Saturday as they completed a trade for Houston Astros closer Brett Myers.

The Sox, however, had to give up three players in return, and take on the $12 million salary of Myers, who was successful in 19 of 20 save opportunities this season. To get the 6-foot-4 right-hander, the Sox also gave up right-handed pitcher Matt Heidenreich, left-handed pitcher Blair Walters and a player to be named later.

Myers, 31, is 0-4 with a 3.52 ERA (12 ER/30.2 IP) and 19 saves over 35 games this season with Houston. He ranks third in the National League in save percentage (90.5, 19-21) and is tied for sixth in saves.

Å¸ Scot Gregor will have more later today after talking with White Sox general manager Ken Williams.

Houston Astros closer Brett Myers, right, will join the White Sox pitching staff after the Sox traded two minor leaguers and a player to be named later to Houston for Myers. Associated Press

Brett Myers at a glance

Age: 31

Born: Jacksonville, FL

Size: 6-foot-4, 239 pounds

Bats: R Throws: R

Debut: 2002

Salary: $12 million

<b>2012 stats</b>

Games played: 35

Innings pitched: 30.2

W-L record: 0-4

Walks: 6

Strikeouts: 20

Saves/opportunties: 19/20

ERA: 3.52

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