Former American League MVP Miguel Tejada was traded Wednesday from the Baltimore Orioles to the Houston Astros for five players. The Orioles got outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Matt Albers, Troy Patton and Dennis Sarfate, and third baseman Michael Costanzo.
Tejada hit .296 with 18 home runs and 81 RBIs this season. At 31, he’s a four-time All-Star shortstop, but the Orioles were worried about his range.
Tejada had resisted efforts by the Orioles to move him over to third base. It’s uncertain where he’ll play for Houston, which has an unsettled left side of the infield.
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