The Padres traded pitcher Anthony Bass and a player to be named later or cash considerations to the Astros for a player to be named later or cash considerations, according to MLB.com.
Bass, who had previously served as a swingman for the Padres, pitched for them exclusively out of the bullpen in 2013, posting a 5.36 ERA over 42 innings. However, he did make 15 starts at Triple-A Tucson, going 4-6 with a 5.45 ERA.