The Houston Astros have acquired reliever Nick Hernandez from the San Diego Padres.

San Diego received cash considerations in the swap. Hernandez wasn't on the Padres' 40-man roster and will not immediately occupy a roster spot for the Astros.

Hernandez, 29, began his career with the Astros as an eighth round pick in 2016.

He owns a 1.90 ERA across 23 2/3 innings this season in the Pacific Coast League.