Taylor and Kenedy Corona were traded to the Astros from the Mets on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Jake Marisnick, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor posted a 2.16 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP over 66.2 innings in the minors last season, although only 0.1 of those innings came at the Triple-A level. The 24-year-old could be getting closer to making his major-league debut, but he will need to gain some experience against more high-level competition prior to pitching in the big leagues.

Taylor's contract was purchased by the Mets on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old lefty will be protected from the Rule 5 draft despite his lack of big-league experience. He recorded a 2.16 ERA in 66.2 innings over the three highest levels of the minors last season, though just 0.1 of those innings came at the Triple-A level.